Barcelona will host Getafe trying to stay on top of La Liga standings this Tuesday. Los Cules have only lost one game this year and it is most likely that the hardest part of their schedule is past them. Getafe is not coming into this game in great form but last time both teams met they ended with a scoreless draw.
For Luis Enrique, his team still has nothing to celebrate despite maintaining their two-point lead over Real Madrid, the team they snatched it from a few weeks ago. The best news for Lucho is that Thomas Vermaelen has been cleared by the team's medical staff to make his debut whenever the manager decides to do so.
This could be a good chance for Lucho to rest some key players ahead of a very busy calendar in the upcoming weeks. The list of games includes the Spanish Cup final against Athletic Bilbao, the Champions League Semifinals against Bayern Munich and still four games left in La Liga after this one.
Lucho knows it won't be easy
Luis Enrique: "The Camp Nou is a great place for any team to play. Getafe are a quality team that defends with intensity" #FCBlive
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 27, 2015
Barcelona has won 13 of its las 14 games. The only time the three points slipped away was against Sevilla in a game that ended in a 2-2 draw. Luis Enrique claims that his team is very motivated by how they have been playing and that they will not relax until the championship is in their hands.
Jordi Alba won't be able to play in this game after being sent off in the past game against Espanyol. The
It's still a must-win for Barcelona
Luis Enrique: "We need three points tomorrow to stay in contention for the title, that’s the truth” #FCBlive
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 27, 2015
Neymar could also see the game start from the bench and let Pedro in his place. In the most recent games, when the time comes to change things up in the MSN trio, it has been Luis Suarez who comes off the field. That has happened ever since Neymar got angry at Lucho for subbing him in the game against Sevilla.
Getafe comes into a very complicated territory against a team they were able to tame last time they met. Pablo Franco is the next person that could help Madrid either get closer to Barcelona or by stunning Los Blaugrana, give Madrid a chance to reclaim the spot they owned in the first half of the season.
The visiting team won't go down without a fight
Guaita (Getafe): "Hopefully we can get a draw, or even a win. The main thing is to be united, they can create chances from every action."
— barcastuff (@barcastuff) April 28, 2015
They have lost three games out of their last six. Their most recent win away from home came against Elche by 1-0 at the beginning of this month. They have a chance to make the best out of the absences in Barcelona's stellar roster. Getafe has not saved itself from relegation so a win becomes a must in every game.
For Getafe, playing against La Liga leaders could be a motivation all by itself, knowing they must win to stay in the top flight when heading into Camp Nou is even bigger. For Vicente
The MSN trio could hit a wall in this game
Getafe's Coach on MSN : With the defensive level we are showing, of course we can stop the three of them.
— Barçaaaa (@Barcelonistaa87) April 27, 2015
Barcelona vs Getafe team sheets
Barcelona's lineup: Bravo; Alves, Bartra, Mathieu, Adriano; Busquets, Xavi, Rafinha; Messi, Suárez, Neymar.
Getafe's lineup: Guaita; Alexis, Velazquez, Lago, Arroyo; Rodríguez, Lacen, León, Emi, Hinestroza, Diawara.
Barcelona's subs: Ter Stegen, Montoya, Iniesta, Mascherano, S. Roberto, Pedro, Rakitic.
Getafe's subs: To follow.
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