Barca Universal
·18 Januari 2025
Barca Universal
·18 Januari 2025
FC Barcelona return to La Liga action for the first time since the turn of the year as they take on Getafe at Coliseum Alfonso Perez in little over an hour.
Ahead of the kickoff, Barça manager Hansi Flick has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Jose Bordalas’ men, hoping to end the Catalans’ four-game goalless streak away at Getafe.
Inaki Pena continues in goal for the Catalans despite Wojciech Szczesny’s availability after serving out a one-match ban.
Meanwhile, in defence, Flick has made just one change with Alejandro Balde reclaiming his place at left-back from Gerard Martin. Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, and Pau Cubarsi all start again.
In the centre of the park, there is a change as Marc Casado is back in the lineup, replacing Frenkie de Jong, who started in the cup tie and performed well.
Casado is paired up with Pedri as usual, while Gavi once again starts as the No. 10 ahead of Dani Olmo.
Up top, Robert Lewandowski returns to the side after being benched for Olmo in the last match. He continues to be flanked by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on the wings.