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2023/24 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 26
FC Barcelona v Getafe CF
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Barcelona, Spain
Saturday, 24 February 2024
Kick-off is at 17h15
FC Barcelona will battle it out with Getafe CF in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 24 February.
FC Barcelona v Getafe CF Current Form
Barca emerged as 2-1 winners over Celta Vigo away on 17 February and the champions are undefeated in their last four games in the Spanish top-flight.
Barcelona are also unbeaten in their last two home games in the league having registered one win and one draw at their temporary home ground, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Meanwhile, Getafe held Villarreal CF to a 1-1 draw at home on 16 February and they are unbeaten in their last three matches in La Liga.
However, the Deep Blue Ones are also winless in their last four away matches in this competition having registered one defeat and three draws on the road.
Team News
Barcelona players Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso, João Félix, Sergio Roberto, and Ferran Torres are all out injured, but the club has no suspension issues.
On the other hand, Getafe players Jordin Martin, Mauro Arambarri, and Fabrizio Angileri are nursing injuries and the club has no suspension concerns.
Quotes
“The victory came in an agonizing way, suffering, but it is welcome because of the involvement of all the players and the team’s effort," Barcelona manager Xavi Hernanez said after their win over Celta.
"In terms of attitude, aggressiveness, and personality, I cannot reproach anything to the players. The first half was good and the second, not so much. The victory is very good for morale;
"We did more good things than bad, dominating in the first half, preventing Celta’s transitions, but in the second, we suffered more, and this season we are accustomed to winning like this.”
Head-to-Head
Barcelona and Getafe drew 0-0 in their last meeting in La Liga and the game took place at the Estadio Coliseum on 13 August 2023.
Therefore, Barca are undefeated in their last six league games against the Deep Blue Ones having registered three draws and three wins.
La Liga matchday 26 fixtures
Friday, 23 February
22:00 - Real Sociedad v Villarreal CF
Saturday, 24 February
15:00 - Granada CF v Valencia CF
17:15 - FC Barcelona v Getafe CF
19:30 - Alaves v Real Mallorca
22:00 - Almeria v Atletico Madrid
Sunday, 25 February
15:00 - Cadiz CF v Celta Vigo
17:15 - Real Betis v Athletic Bilbao
19:30 - Las Palmas v Osasuna
22:00 - Real Madrid v Sevilla FC
Monday, 26 February
22:00 - Girona FC v Rayo Vallecano
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