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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 29
Getafe CF v FC Barcelona
Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
Getafe, Spain
Sunday, 16 April 2023
Kick-off is at 16h15
Getafe CF will lock horns with FC Barcelona in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on April 16.
Current Form
The Deep Blues succumbed to a 2-0 defeat Real Sociedad away on April 8 as their four-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end.
However, Getafe are unbeaten in their last four matches at home having recorded one draw and three consecutive wins at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
While Barcelona hammered Elche CF 4-0 as they extended their unbeaten run to four matches in La Liga.
Barca are also undefeated in their last two matches on the road having registered two successive victories as the away side.
What Is At Stake
Getafe are currently involved in a battle to avoid relegation from the Spanish top-flight as they are currently placed 15th on the league standings.
A victory over Barcelona would see the Deep Blues move further away from the relegation zone.
Barcelona are 12 points clear at the top of the league standings and they will widen the gap if they claim a win over Getafe.
Team News
Getafe's Spanish midfielder Mauro Arambarri will be absent due to an injury, but the club has no suspension worries.
While Ousmane Dembéle, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen are all out injured, but Barcelona have no suspension concerns.
Key Players
Enes Unal is Getafe's dangerman and the Turkey international is also the team's top scorer with 13 goals in La Liga and provided the most assists (three) in the current campaign.
On the other hand, Barcelona will look to Robert Lewandowski who is the league's top scorer with 17 goals and provided six assists in the process.
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Quotes
“Ferran [Torres and Ansu [Fati] made the difference. I’m very happy for them because they needed a bit of confidence," Barca manager Xavi Hernandez said after their win over Elche.
"I’m very happy with Ferran and Ansu. They will score more goals for sure. Ansu needed that goal. Forwards change their faces when they score, you can tell.
"He was very tired at the end, because he worked very hard for the team in defence. The goal is the result of his hard work and individual talent.”
Head-to-Head
Barcelona edged out Getafe 1-0 in their last meeting in La Liga and the game took place at the Spotify Camp Nou on 22 January 2023.
Therefore, Barca are undefeated in their four league games against Getafe having recorded three wins and one draw.
Spanish La Liga matchday 29 fixtures
Friday, April 14
21:00 - Rayo Vallecano v CA Osasuna
Saturday, April 15
14:00 - Villarreal CF v Real Valladolid
16:15 - Athletic Bilbao v Real Sociedad
18:30 - Real Betis v RCD Espanyol
21:00 - Cadiz CF v Real Madrid
Sunday, April 16
14:00 - Girona FC v Elche CF
16:15 - Getafe CF v FC Barcelona
18:30 - Atletico Madrid v UD Almeria
21:00 - Valencia CF v Sevilla FC
Monday, April 17
21:00 - Celta Vigo v Real Mallorca
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