La Liga is at its decisive point, but perhaps, Pep Guardiola was right when he stated that due to the flowing happenings this week, the Barcelona vs Getafe game has somewhat been forgotten.
This match is nothing but an exciting one, owing to its importance. Although Barca’s archrivals Real Madrid will also be facing a huge test this weekend against Atletico Madrid, the Catalans still need to complete their mission without any mistake in order to maintain their authority at the top of the Spanish League table.
“It is one of those games that can cause you to lose the league,” said Guardiola. “Three points won’t win us the title, but if we do not get them, things will get much more difficult.
“(...) We are entering the all or nothing stage of the season, and we need to stay in shape and form for the final stage of the campaign.”
Subsequent to Los Cules’ inability to overpower Sevilla last Sunday away from home, only five points currently separate them from Los Blancos. Barcelona now have to remain consistent and grab the maximum amount of points in upcoming weeks, as well as today against Getafe.
Coach Pep Guardiola has never lost a match to the Azulones in La Liga since his taking over at the club in 2008, but this positive fact is certainly not one that would insert complaisance in the hearts of his players. Barca are well aware than an upset could smack them, and especially when they come up against hungry sides such as Getafe, their very best is what they want to throw on the field in exchange of an encouraging end product.
Unfortunately for the defending Spanish champions, they will be battling the Castellans with an incomplete side—as Pedro, Maxwell and skipper Carles Puyol have all been declared unfit. Defender Eric Abidal is also unavailable after going through an operation to remove a tumour on his liver, but forward Lionel Messi could participate in the encounter, as he has reportedly made a rapid recovery from his knee injury obtained last weekend.
The Barcelona vs Getafe clash is set to begin two hours before the start of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid match. If both giants succeed in their respective contests, then forthcoming match-days promise to be sizzling; yet, if one giant fails to get the needed outcome, then regret might batter its army of fans.
“It is one of those games that can cause you to lose the league,” said Guardiola. “Three points won’t win us the title, but if we do not get them, things will get much more difficult.
“(...) We are entering the all or nothing stage of the season, and we need to stay in shape and form for the final stage of the campaign.”
Subsequent to Los Cules’ inability to overpower Sevilla last Sunday away from home, only five points currently separate them from Los Blancos. Barcelona now have to remain consistent and grab the maximum amount of points in upcoming weeks, as well as today against Getafe.
Coach Pep Guardiola has never lost a match to the Azulones in La Liga since his taking over at the club in 2008, but this positive fact is certainly not one that would insert complaisance in the hearts of his players. Barca are well aware than an upset could smack them, and especially when they come up against hungry sides such as Getafe, their very best is what they want to throw on the field in exchange of an encouraging end product.
Unfortunately for the defending Spanish champions, they will be battling the Castellans with an incomplete side—as Pedro, Maxwell and skipper Carles Puyol have all been declared unfit. Defender Eric Abidal is also unavailable after going through an operation to remove a tumour on his liver, but forward Lionel Messi could participate in the encounter, as he has reportedly made a rapid recovery from his knee injury obtained last weekend.
The Barcelona vs Getafe clash is set to begin two hours before the start of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid match. If both giants succeed in their respective contests, then forthcoming match-days promise to be sizzling; yet, if one giant fails to get the needed outcome, then regret might batter its army of fans.
