Good evening everybody and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the LaLiga clash between Getafe and Barcelona from the Estadio Coliseum.
Despite a strong start to the 2024/25 season, Barcelona find themselves struggling to maintain their title challenge. Currently sitting third in the LaLiga table, Hansi Flick's side has only one win in their last seven league outings. Recent defeats to Atletico Madrid and Leganes, coupled with a draw against Real Betis, have left them six points adrift of table-toppers Atletico Madrid.
However, there's been a silver lining. Barcelona's performances outside the league have been exceptional. They triumphed in the Spanish Super Cup, thrashing both Athletic Club and Real Madrid, and secured a place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with an emphatic 5-1 win over Real Betis.
Under Jose Bordalas, Getafe have become one of the most defensively resilient teams in La Liga. Conceding only 16 goals in 19 matches, they boast the third-best defensive record in the league. However, their attack tells a different story; with just 13 goals scored, Getafe shares the league's lowest tally with Real Valladolid.
Currently 15th in the standings, Getafe are three points above the relegation zone. They come into this match on the back of a three-game winning streak, including a 2-1 league victory over Las Palmas and a narrow Copa del Rey win against Pontevedra. Impressively, Getafe have not lost to Barcelona at home since 2019, with their last three meetings at the Coliseum ending in 0-0 draws.
Getafe vs Barcelona LIVE - Latest Updates
Match ends, Getafe 1, Barcelona 1.
Second Half ends, Getafe 1, Barcelona 1.
Attempt saved. Christantus Uche (Getafe) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the centre of the goal.
Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card.
Ismael Bekhoucha (Getafe) is shown the yellow card.
Raphinha (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card.
Attempt missed. Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left.
Substitution, Getafe. Ismael Bekhoucha replaces Coba da Costa.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jules Koundé.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Omar Alderete.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Carles Pérez.
Attempt missed. Christantus Uche (Getafe) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a fast break.
Djené Dakonam (Getafe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Pedri (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Coba da Costa (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jules Koundé (Barcelona).
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Domingos Duarte.
Can Olmo make the difference?
Hansi Flick has thrown Dani Olmo on to see if the Spaniard can make the difference...
Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
Substitution, Barcelona. Ferran Torres replaces Robert Lewandowski.
Attempt missed. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) header from very close range misses to the left following a corner.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by David Soria.
Attempt blocked. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul by Domingos Duarte (Getafe).
Raphinha (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Offside, Getafe. Diego Rico is caught offside.
Corner, Getafe. Conceded by Iñaki Peña.
Corner, Getafe. Conceded by Frenkie de Jong.
Foul by Ronald Araujo (Barcelona).
Christantus Uche (Getafe) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dani Olmo.
Attempt missed. Djené Dakonam (Getafe) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Carles Pérez.
Substitution, Getafe. Álvaro Rodríguez replaces Yellu Santiago.
Substitution, Getafe. Carles Pérez replaces Carles Aleñá.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Domingos Duarte (Getafe).
Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Frenkie de Jong.
Substitution, Barcelona. Dani Olmo replaces Gavi.
Attempt blocked. Raphinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pau Cubarsí.
Attempt missed. Christantus Uche (Getafe) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high.
Foul by Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona).
Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Domingos Duarte.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Juan Iglesias.
Yellu Santiago (Getafe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Omar Alderete.
Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Christantus Uche (Getafe).
Offside, Barcelona. Raphinha is caught offside.
Substitution, Getafe. Yellu Santiago replaces Mauro Arambarri because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Mauro Arambarri (Getafe).
Attempt saved. Mauro Arambarri (Getafe) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Djené Dakonam.
Skill from Balde
Second Half begins Getafe 1, Barcelona 1.
Substitution, Barcelona. Frenkie de Jong replaces Marc Casadó.
First Half ends, Getafe 1, Barcelona 1.
Jules Koundé (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Omar Alderete (Getafe).
Attempt missed. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) header from the right side of the six yard box following a set piece situation.
Hand ball by Coba da Costa (Getafe).
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Diego Rico (Getafe).
Offside, Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski is caught offside.
Goal for Getafe!
Getafe are level! Mauro Arambarri gets the Madrid side back on level . Barcelona will have to go again...
Goal! Getafe 1, Barcelona 1. Mauro Arambarri (Getafe) left footed shot from very close range.
Attempt saved. Coba da Costa (Getafe) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Foul by Gavi (Barcelona).
Mauro Arambarri (Getafe) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Raphinha (Barcelona) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jules Koundé.
Marc Casadó (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Coba da Costa (Getafe).
Offside, Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski is caught offside.
Foul by Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona).
Mauro Arambarri (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, Getafe. Christantus Uche is caught offside.
Foul by Gavi (Barcelona).
Diego Rico (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Omar Alderete (Getafe).
Foul by Alejandro Balde (Barcelona).
Carles Aleñá (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match (Getafe).
Attempt blocked. Gavi (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alejandro Balde with a cross.
What a by Pedri
There was a stunning from Pedri before Kounde showed perseverance to put Barcelona ahead.
Foul by Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).
Djené Dakonam (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Diego Rico.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Domingos Duarte.
Goal for Barcelona!
Barcelona take the lead inside 10 minutes with Jules Kounde netting. Perfect start for the Blaugrana in Madrid.
Goal! Getafe 0, Barcelona 1. Jules Koundé (Barcelona) right footed shot from very close range.
Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Omar Alderete.
Attempt blocked. Coba da Costa (Getafe) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christantus Uche.
Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul by Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona).
Diego Rico (Getafe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, Barcelona. Lamine Yamal is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross.
First Half begins.
Getafe starting lineup
Getafe are in the building
The Barcelona starting lineup
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
It's the green kit for Barcelona tonight.
Barcelona travel to Madrid by plane
The Barcelona squad arrived in Madrid by plane earlier today...
Getafe vs Barcelona - Possible lineups
The hosts will miss Diego Rico and Alvaro Rodriguez due to suspension, while Allan Nyom, Yellu Santiago, and Juan Berrocal remain doubtful. Djene Dakonam, Borja Mayoral, and Carles Alena are expected to return to the starting lineup.
The visitors are without Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Inigo Martínez. Andreas Christensen may return after a long-term Achilles injury. Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, and Robert Lewandowski are likely to start, while Gavi could feature in a more advanced midfield role.
Getafe possible starting XI: Soria; Dakonam, Duarte, Alderete, Iglesias; Alena, Milla, Arambarri, Coba; Uche, Mayoral
Barcelona possible starting XI: Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Where to watch Getafe vs Barcelona?
For fans in the United Kingdom, Getafe vs Barcelona can be seen on Premier Sports and Amazon Prime Video. Fans in Ireland can tune in via Sky Ireland's Sports Extra pack.
US-based fans will be able to see Getafe vs Barcelona on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
What time does Getafe vs Barcelona start?
Getafe vs Barcelona is a 21:00 CET kick-off, which is local time in Spain. That means fans in the UK and Ireland will find the game starting at 20:00 GMT.
Fans in the USA can tune in to watch Getafe vs Barcelona at 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.
All over in Madrid: Getafe 1-1 Barcelona
It's dropped points for Barcelona and with Atletico Madrid losing today, Real Madrid have a big opportunity to assume control of the title race tomorrow.