Barcelona Host Getafe Eyeing Eighth Consecutive Victory

Barcelona host Getafe in Matchday 8 of La Liga at Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick's side have enjoyed a flawless start to the 2026/27 campaign, sitting top of the table with a maximum 21 points from their opening seven fixtures. The visitors, meanwhile, occupy 12th place with eight points to their name.

The Catalans have been devastating in attack, netting 31 goals while conceding just seven in league action. Barcelona head into the clash on the back of a 3-1 away win over Sevilla, having previously dispatched Racing Santander 7-2 and Levante 4-2. Getafe, by contrast, rely heavily on their defensive discipline—Pepe Bordalas' side have also conceded only seven times, but have struggled going forward with just four goals scored all season. Prior to the break, Getafe picked up a crucial 1-0 home victory against Malaga.

The hosts will be without several key names, as Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji are all sidelined through injury. Hansi Flick is expected to field a front three of Lamine Yamal, Gabriel Jesus, and Anthony Gordon, with Rodri, Pedri, and Fermin Lopez anchoring the midfield. For Getafe, Christantus Uche and Juanmi miss out with injuries, while Abdelkabir Abqar remains a major doubt. Bordalas is anticipated to lead his attack with Martin Satriano and Enes Unal.

Head-to-head records heavily favor Barcelona, who have won 32 of the 46 meetings between the sides in all competitions, drawing 10 and losing just four. In this fixture last season, the Blaugrana cruised to a 3-0 home win. Getafe boss Pepe Bordalas showed immense respect for the opposition ahead of kickoff, labeling Barcelona as one of the best teams in Europe at present.