FC Barcelona host Getafe on Matchday 5 of the 2025-26 La Liga season on the Estadi Johan Cruyff the day earlier than the Ballon d’Or gala, seeking to preserve tempo with leaders Actual Madrid. However because the confirmed lineups have been introduced, the absence of Lamine Yamal shortly drew concern from followers.
The Catalans enter the match in sturdy type, with 4 wins of their first 5 video games between La Liga and UEFA Champions League. Nonetheless, they’ve struggled to dominate opponents the way in which they did final season. With Yamal rising as one of many high contenders for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, his absence is a significant setback for Xavi’s facet.
Yamal will miss the conflict in opposition to Getafe as he continues to get well from pubic discomfort. The 18-year-old star first sustained the harm throughout worldwide obligation with Spain earlier this month and has now been sidelined for a 3rd straight recreation.
Based on DAZN, Yamal is anticipated to return for Barcelona’s September 25 match in opposition to Actual Oviedo, although his availability will in the end rely upon how the harm evolves. That timeline can be a lift for coach Hansi Flick, with Barcelona set to face Paris Saint-Germain in an important Champions League Matchday 2 conflict on October 1.
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona
Whereas Barca nonetheless boast attacking threats akin to Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, Getafe current a troublesome problem. José Bordalás’ facet have been one in all La Liga’s stingiest defenses, conceding among the many fewest targets final season. Bordalás has additionally confronted Flick twice earlier than, incomes a draw and a loss, making Yamal’s absence all of the extra important for Barcelona’s creativity.
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Confirmed lineups for Barcelona vs. Getafe
FC Barcelona’s confirmed lineups (4-3-3): Joan Garcia; Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christense, Gerard Martin; Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Dani Olmo; Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres.
Head coach: Hansi Flick.
Getafe’s confirmed lineups (5-3-2): David Soria; Kiko Femenia, Djene, Domingos Duarte, Abdelkabir Abqar, Diego Rico; Mario Martin, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri; Borja Mayoral, Adrian Liso.
Head coach: Jose Bordalas.
