Messi and Co. look for three points away at Getafe
Kick-off : 4:15 PM (Local)
Venue : Coliseum Alfonso Perez
Lionel Messi will look to continue his sensational form and help the Catalans to five wins in a row when they visit Getafe.
The Blaugrana won comfortably against Juventus in midweek in the Champions League. They are already at the top of La Liga and will look to continue the good work.
Barcelona are back on winnings games handsomely and coach Ernesto Valverde has done good so far. He has brought Messi to the false-nine position and Messi has as usual shined.
Messi has scored five goals in three league games and scored another pair in the Champions League victory over Juventus on Tuesday night.
Team news and possible line-ups
Getafe have named the same team for two straight games which had beaten Leganes away. They see no need to change it.
Nicolas Gorosito will not be available or Saturday’s game as he is still recovering from injury. While Dani Pacheco and Chuli remain out. On the other hand, Mathias Olivera is doubtful against Barcelona.
As for Barcelona, Rafinha remain unavailable as do Paco Alcacer and Arda Turan. While Pauliho might be given his first start and Andres Iniesta might be given rest.
Getafe XI : Guiata, Suarez, Dakonam, Cala, Antunes, Bergara, Arambarri, Shibasaki, Fajr, Ndiaye, Molina.
Barcelona XI : Ter Stegen, Semedo, Mascherano, Umtiti, Digne, Roberto, Busquets, Paulinho, Dembele, Suarez, Messi.
Prediction
I think playing away will test Barcelona. But they have Messi in terrific form, so it’s easy to say that they will win on Saturday. I guess Messi will score another goal and Barca wins 2-0.
