Barcelona will aim to restore their lead at the top of La Liga when they welcome Getafe to Catalunya on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid reduced the gap to six points with a win over Malaga on Saturday as they show no signs of giving up the chase for the title.
Ernesto Valverde's side come into the game full of confidence having booked their place in the Copa del Rey final with a win against Valencia on Thursday and they boast an impressive record against Getafe.
They were made to work for a 2-1 in Madrid back in September, with Paulinho coming to the rescue, but they have won 6-0 on their previous two encounters at Camp Nou.
Game | Barcelona vs Getafe |
Date | Sunday, February 11 |
Time | 15:15 GMT / 10:15 ET |
Stream (US only) | fubo TV (7-day free trial) |
TV Channel & Live Stream
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US TV channel | Online stream |
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beIN Sports | fubo TV (7-day free trial) |
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game can be watched live on TV on Sky Sports Mix and it can be streamed live online using Sky Go.
UK TV channel | Online stream |
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Sky Sports Mix | Sky Go |
Squads & Team News
Position | Barcelona players |
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Goalkeepers | Ter Stegen, Cillessen |
Defenders | Semedo, Pique, Alba, Digne, Vidal, Mina |
Midfielders | Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta, Coutinho, Paulinho, Roberto |
Forwards | Suarez, Messi, Dembele, Alcacer |
Barcelona have announced an 18-man squad for the game and Ousmane Dembele has been cleared to play. There is no place for Thomas Vermaelen, who is injured, while Samuel Umtiti is not in the 18 either due to suspension, meaning Yerry Mina could make his Liga debut.
Gerard Pique has been included in the panel despite doubts over his fitness, but Denis Suarez and Andre Gomes did not make the cut.
Potential Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Mina, Alba; Busquets, Iniesta, Coutinho, Paulinho; Suarez, Messi.
Position | Getafe players |
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Goalkeepers | Martinez, Guaita |
Defenders | Djene, Antunes, Bruno, Cabrera, Juan Cala, Damian |
Midfielders | Flamini, Gaku, Portillo, Mora, Arambarri, Fajr |
Forwards | Angel, Remy, Molina, Amath |
Getafe have also named an 18-man squad for the match and prominent among them are former France internationals Mathieu Flamini and Loic Remy. Midfielder Markel Bergara is unavailable due to a broken foot.
Potential Getafe starting XI: Guaita; Damian, Antunes, Bruno, Djene; Fajr, Portillo, Arambarri, Amath; Molina, Remy.
Betting & Match Odds
It is no surprise to see Barcelona installed as favourites to win, with dabblebet pricing the Catalan giants at 1/9. Getafe are rated 20/1 to spring an upset at Camp Nou and a draw is 9/1.
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Match Preview
Barcelona's procession towards La Liga glory this season has continued unabated in 2018, but they were held to a draw last week by local rivals Espanyol, who have proven to be somewhat of a thorn in their side this season.
A late goal from Pique rescued a point at the end of a disappointing display last week, but it was notably only the fourth time in 22 games that they did not manage to win in the division during the current campaign.
While Barca are challenging for the title, their visitors are sitting in mid-table and have avoided defeat in their last three matches. With the likes of Flamini and Remy in their ranks, they boast plenty of experience and their 1-0 win over Valencia in December shows that they are capable of upsetting the bigger teams.
Indeed, when the sides met at Coliseum Alfonso Perez earlier in the season, Barca were frustrated and needed a late strike from Paulinho to secure maximum points, so they are all too aware of the threat posed by Jose Bordalas' men.
Nevertheless, Getafe's recent record at Camp Nou is abysmal and Lionel Messi and co. will be full of confidence once again after booking their place in the final of the Copa del Rey.