Two clubs in opposite halves of the Spanish Liga table will do battle today in a league match between Barcelona and Getafe. The first-division clash scheduled for 10 a.m. ET will be held at the Nou Camp in Barcelona and can be live streamed here free.
Both Barcelona and Getafe enter today's match in desperate need of three points. For Barcelona, a victory will keep their dwindling title hopes alive. For Getafe, the situation is far more bleak. The club is only two points above safety and face the possibility of returning to the relegation zone.
Barcelona manager Tata Martino is well aware of the narratives surrounding today's encounter (h/t to Marca). "The season hasn't seemed like a long one. Until recently, we had options in all three competitions," Martino said.
"I have learnt many things this year. Here, you have to learn a lot, and be quick about it," he added.
"Getafe's needs are not uncommon to ours. One team needs the points to escape relegation and the other to keep hold of its chances to win the league."
"Up until the Elche game, it is mathematically possible to win the title."
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Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Facing the daunting task of limiting the potent attack of Barcelona, Getafe will need to rely on the defending abilities of Rafa. The 29-year-old will be tasked with preventing the penetrating ball to punish his goalkeeper. In 24 appearances this season, Rafa is averaging 5.9 clearances and 3.1 interceptions per match.
Barcelona's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Pinto; Adriano, Mascherano, Bartra, Alves; Iniesta, Busquets, Xavi, Pedro, Messi, Sanchez
Getafe's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Codina; Lago, Rafa, Alexis, Valera; Lacen, Rodriguez; Gavilan, Castro, Sarabia; Colunga
Spanish League Table
|
Rnk |
Team |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
+/- |
Pts |
|||
|
1 |
Atlético Madrid |
35 |
28 |
4 |
3 |
75 |
22 |
53 |
88 |
|||
|
2 |
FC Barcelona |
35 |
27 |
3 |
5 |
97 |
30 |
67 |
84 |
|||
|
3 |
Real Madrid |
34 |
26 |
4 |
4 |
98 |
32 |
66 |
82 |
|||
|
4 |
Athletic Club |
36 |
20 |
8 |
8 |
65 |
38 |
27 |
68 |
|||
|
5 |
Sevilla FC |
35 |
17 |
8 |
10 |
66 |
50 |
16 |
59 |
|||
|
6 |
Real Sociedad |
35 |
16 |
9 |
10 |
59 |
51 |
8 |
57 |
|||
|
7 |
Villarreal CF |
35 |
15 |
7 |
13 |
54 |
43 |
11 |
52 |
|||
|
8 |
Valencia CF |
35 |
12 |
9 |
14 |
47 |
48 |
-1 |
45 |
|||
|
9 |
Rayo Vallecano |
36 |
13 |
4 |
19 |
45 |
74 |
-29 |
43 |
|||
|
10 |
Celta de Vigo |
35 |
12 |
7 |
16 |
44 |
52 |
-8 |
43 |
|||
|
11 |
Levante UD |
35 |
10 |
12 |
13 |
31 |
42 |
-11 |
42 |
|||
|
12 |
RCD Espanyol |
35 |
11 |
8 |
16 |
39 |
46 |
-7 |
41 |
|||
|
13 |
Málaga CF |
35 |
11 |
8 |
16 |
37 |
44 |
-7 |
41 |
|||
|
14 |
Granada CF |
35 |
11 |
4 |
20 |
30 |
53 |
-23 |
37 |
|||
|
15 |
Elche CF |
35 |
8 |
12 |
15 |
28 |
47 |
-19 |
36 |
|||
|
16 |
Osasuna |
35 |
9 |
8 |
18 |
29 |
58 |
-29 |
35 |
|||
|
17 |
Getafe CF |
35 |
9 |
8 |
18 |
30 |
51 |
-21 |
35 |
|||
|
18 |
UD Almería |
35 |
9 |
6 |
20 |
38 |
69 |
-31 |
33 |
|||
|
19 |
Real Valladolid |
34 |
6 |
14 |
14 |
33 |
54 |
-21 |
32 |
|||
|
20 |
Real Betis |
35 |
5 |
7 |
23 |
29 |
70 |
-41 |
22 |
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