Barcelona Set to Maintain Winning Streak Against Getafe Amid Injury Challenges

FC Barcelona is poised to extend their flawless start to the La Liga season as they prepare to welcome Getafe at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys on Wednesday night. The Catalan side, under the guidance of newly-appointed coach Hansi Flick, has demonstrated an imposing form, winning all six of their league matches thus far, scoring four or more goals in their last three games.

Speaking about the team’s recent performances, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have been pivotal, with Lewandowski netting six goals and Raphinha contributing five. Lamine Yamal has also been a key player, leading the team in assists. Despite these impressive numbers, Barcelona’s squad has faced a series of injuries to influential players.

The injury list includes goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who is sidelined with a torn patellar tendon. Barcelona will rely on 25-year-old Iñaki Peña to step up as goalkeeper in Ter Stegen’s absence. Defenders Ronald Araújo and Andreas Christensen, along with midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Marc Bernal, remain unavailable for selection due to injuries. However, Ferran Torres is expected to return after serving a suspension.

In contrast, Getafe have had a challenging start to their league campaign, sitting at 18th place in the standings without a win. Their last outing resulted in a 1-1 draw against Leganés. Despite their struggles, Getafe manager is optimistic about star striker Borja Mayoral, who has recently returned from injury and may play a crucial role in their attack against Barcelona.

The historical record heavily favors Barcelona in this matchup, with Getafe never winning an away game against the Catalan club in 19 attempts. Their last encounter at the Estadi Olímpic ended in a 4-0 defeat for Getafe. Yet, Getafe’s team will be without Nabil Aberdin and new signing Álvaro Rodríguez due to injuries.

This meeting is anticipated to be heavily one-sided given Barcelona’s explosive offensive form, having scored 16 goals in the last three league matches. The game is set to kick off at 9:00 p.m. CEST, and for fans in the United States, the match will be available to stream on platforms like ESPN+.