Getafe vs Barcelona preview, live streaming & TV listings from 140+ countries to watch on October 17, 2020

October 17, 2020 By Ali M.

Topics: TV Schedules, Barcelona, Getafe, La Liga

The Blaugrana are gearing up for a tricky trip to Getafe ahead of a tricky run of fixtures for the Blaugrana. Who will win? Live Soccer TV's match preview provides global broadcast listings, team news, and match facts for Getafe vs Barcelona.

Getafe vs Barcelona – preview

La Liga is back! With the international break coming to an end, Barcelona are preparing to resume their 2020/21 campaign. The Catalan giants will be in action on Saturday, taking on Getafe in the Spanish top-flight. While the Blaugrana are undefeated so far this season, Koeman's men will be aiming to return to winning ways, having suffered a slip-up right before the international break.

Messi and Co. hosted Sevilla at the Camp Nou in their most recent league fixture. It was understandably a tricky test but regardless, the Spanish giants dropped two points despite boasting the home advantage, drawing 1-1 with Lopetegui's side. Nonetheless, even the one-all stalemate presented positives as Koeman's side showed the intensity they have been lacking for the past few seasons.

A trip to Getafe won't be easy, unfortunately. Barcelona have won their trips to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez in the last four seasons but it should be noted that the Blaugrana were unable to score more than twice during that run, proving the difficulties of breaking down Los Azulones. Furthermore, Bordalas's team have enjoyed a promising start to the season, picking up seven points in their first four matches, beating Osasuna and Real Betis while drawing with Alaves. Unfortunately, they lost 3-0 away to Real Sociedad right before the break, a result which might play on their confidence.

The Catalan giants cannot afford to drop points given their fixtures list. After their trip to Getafe, Koeman's men will kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign. After that is a showdown with Real Madrid for the first El Clasico of the season. Messi and Co. cannot afford back-to-back slip-ups.

Team news

Getafe: The home side have no major concerns heading into this tie. Amath Ndiaye is a doubt but other than that, they have a full squad at their disposal.

Barcelona: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is yet to return, meaning Neto will continue to deputize in between the sticks. Jordi Alba is also out for this clash, as is Samuel Umtiti. Junior Firpo is struggling with an injury while Pjanic picked up a knock during the international break, but the former Juve maestro is expected to be fit.

Key stats

Despite being a difficult side to visit, Barcelona have not lost to Getafe in their last 17 fixtures.
In fact, the last time the Blaugrana lost at Getafe was nine years ago.
The Catalan giants have won their last five away games in La Liga.