Barcelona will resume their LaLiga campaign on Saturday with an away match against Getafe, who are currently struggling in the relegation zone ahead of their showdown at the Estadio Coliseum. Under coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona has experienced a tough period, having lost their last two league matches, dropping them to third place in the standings. This match marks their first La Liga encounter since before the Christmas break.
Getafe is looking to build on impressive momentum, having won their last three matches, including victories against Granada and Pontevedra in the Copa del Rey, and a win over La Palmas in their most recent league outing. Historically, Getafe has seen sustained success in LaLiga, only spending one season outside the top tier since 2004, which adds to their urgency to secure points this season. Earlier this term, Barcelona won a tightly contested match against Getafe 1-0 in Catalonia, but the hosts will take confidence from being unbeaten at home against the Catalans since late 2019.
Barcelona’s past performances at Estadio Coliseum bring some concern, as they have failed to score in their last three visits. Their recent form further suggests they may find the match challenging, given that they have played four times in 2025 across competitions, including triumphs in the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España. The Catalans are looking forward to bouncing back in La Liga before turning their focus to the UEFA Champions League next week.
In terms of key match details, the match is scheduled for January 18 at 3 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast on ESPN Deportes, with streaming options available on Fubo.
From a statistical standpoint, Getafe is currently in 15th place with 19 points from 19 matches, holding the third-best defensive record in La Liga, conceding only 16 goals. However, they struggle in attack, managing just 13 goals, which is the lowest in the league alongside Real Valladolid. Meanwhile, Barcelona has only managed to secure one win in their last seven league matches, leaving them five points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
In terms of team news, Getafe will be without Diego Rico and Alvaro Rodriguez, while Yellu Santiago, Allan Nyom, and Juan Berrocal are doubtful. For Barcelona, injuries to Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inigo Martinez continue to impact the squad, although they hope to have Andreas Christensen return, along with key players like Robert Lewandowski.
In conclusion, Saturday’s match is crucial for both teams—the stakes are high for Getafe as they strive to move out of the relegation zone, while Barcelona seeks to regain their winning form. With both teams facing challenges, the encounter promises to be competitive and closely contested. The hope is that Barcelona can leverage their superior experience to secure a much-needed victory.