Monday, April 9, 2012

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10.04. (Tue) 21:00 Barcelona - Getafe

Fabregas and Messi celebrates a goal - Barcelona-Ac Milan (Getty Images)
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PROBABLE LINEUPS

BARCELONA

Valdes
Alves, Mascherano, Puyol, Adriano
Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta
Fabregas, Messi, Cuenca
GETAFE

Moya
Valera, Diaz, Alexis, Torres
Michel, Lacen
Rios, Barrada, Gavilan
Miku

Pep Guardiola is set to make changes as Barcelona prepare for their second game in the space of three days by taking on Getafe at Camp Nou on Tuesday.

Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets could all return to the starting XI after the trio were rested on the bench for Saturday's win at Zaragoza, while Gerard Pique, who missed the trip to Aragon with a thigh strain, remains a doubt.

Winger Ibrahim Afellay is nearing full fitness, but is not expected to be involved in the clash.

Getafe defender Mane is unavailable after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season in the weekend victory over Sporting Gijon.

Abdelaziz Barrada may return to the starting line-up after overcoming a muscular problem, while Pedro Leon (knee) could also feature.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Barcelona are on a nine-game winning run in La Liga, outscoring their opponents 27-7 in those matches.
  • The Catalans are unbeaten in their last 33 home matches in La Liga (W30, D3) and in their last 53 at Camp Nou in all competitions.
  • Barca have struck 161 goals in all competitions this season, beating the club record for most goals scored in a single campaign (158 in 2008-09).
  • Getafe have won four of their last six matches in La Liga.
  • Los Azulones are one of only two Primera Division sides to beat Barca this season - the other being Osasuna.
  • Getafe have scored 33 goals so far in La Liga this season; Lionel Messi (pictured right) has netted 38.
Prediction
Getafe enjoyed an excellent win against Sporting Gijon at the weekend but they are unlikely to see enough of the ball at Camp Nou to hurt the Catalans, who continue steamrolling everyone who dares to stand in their way.
Editor's Prediction
Barcelona 3-0 Getafe