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Barcelonavs.Getafe

sportsmole.co.uk, 24 September 2024, 19:00
Barcelona will be looking to clinch a seventh consecutive La Liga win when they welcome winless Getafe to Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Wednesday.

Having made a perfect start to their league campaign, the Blaugrana are four points clear at the top of the standings, while Getafe are down in 18th spot with just points to their name, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two sides.

BARCELONA vs. GETAFE

BARCELONA

Out: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (knee), Dani Olmo (hamstring), Fermin Lopez (thigh), Marc Bernal (knee), Gavi (knee), Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Andreas Christensen (Achilles), Ronald Araujo (hamstring)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Torres; Lewandowski

GETAFE

Out: None

Doubtful: Alvaro Rodriguez (ankle), Nabil Aberdin (muscle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Soria; Iglesias, Djene, Berrocal, Alderete, Rico; Perez, Uche, Milla, Sola; Mayoral

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.

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