Getafe will host Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez in hopes of getting at least some positive result after last week’s disaster against Sevilla. Their visitors continue their hunt for different trophies, but midweek clash of Copa del Rey (played two weeks before the scheduled date due to the Club World Championship Barcelona is going to compete in at the time) against Villanovense brought their mixed side only a goalless draw. However, return leg at Camp Nou will be different, and Luis Enrique, although he could not be satisfied with what he saw in Villanueva de la Serena, can turn his attention towards a match against Getafe.
Alvaro Vazquez could be ready to play for the hosts from Madrid, although he is still doubtful and perhaps it could be reasonable to think his return should not be forced in a match against formidable opponents like Barcelona. Visitors are still without Lionel Messi, and he is joined by Javier Mascherano who recieved a two match suspension for his direct red card in a last week’s victory over Eibar.
Head to Head:
Barcelona and Getafe have played 28 matches in history, with a team from Madrid’s industrial suburb winning only three. Catalans have 19 victories in total, including the 6-0 thrashing of Getafe at Camp Nou in their last meeting in April.
Team news:
Getafe: Injured – Medran; Suspended – Vigaray; Doubtful – Alvaro Vazquez.
Barcelona: Injured – Douglas, Messi, Rafinha; Suspended – Masquerano.
Possible lineups:
Getafe: Guaita; Suarez, Vergini, Alexis, Lago; Rodriguez, Lacen, Leon, Sarabia, Rodriguez; Scepovic.
Barcelona: Bravo; Alves, Pique, Bartra, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta; Neymar, Sandro, Suarez.
Date: 31 Oct 2015
Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Madrid, Spain
Referee: Martinez Munuera
Last season result: 0-0
From : SS.com
