Ferran Torres will replace Robert Lewandowski as the central striker for Barcelona against Getafe at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Sunday.
Barcelona will aim to continue the unbeaten start to the 2025/26 season when they welcome Getafe to the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Sunday night. Hansi Flick has no new injury concerns to worry about ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Lamine Yamal is the most notable absentee, with the Spanish international recovering from a pubic issue. The teenage sensation accompanies Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde, and Gavi in the treatment room.
Flick has been sweating over Pau Cubarsi’s fitness, but the young defender should be fit and available. Meanwhile, during his pre-match press conference, the German tactician confirmed Cubarsi’s availability while providing a fitness update on Balde.
The Barcelona manager said, “Pau Cubarsí will be an option tomorrow. We’ll see if that’s from the start or off the bench. Of course, we’re working on it. As I said before, we have to take it day by day with Lamine. With Balde, his case is better, and we hope to see him again soon. Lamine needs more time.”
Flick also discussed Gavi’s recovery during his presser. The German manager said, “I hope to see him back soon. This isn’t the time to make decisions, but let’s wait two or three more days and see how things progress and what decision is made.”
Joan Garcia is an automatic pick between the sticks, with Barcelona lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in front of him against Getafe on Sunday at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. The backline will feature Jules Kounde, Gerard Martin, Ronald Araujo, and Eric Garcia. The latter will replace Cubarsi, who will get some rest, even though he is fit and available to take on Getafe.
As for the midfield unit, there is no looking past Frenkie de Jong and Pedri in the double pivot, with Marc Casado being a backup option on the bench. Dani Olmo will get the nod over Fermin Lopez to reprise the no. 10 role, with Marcus Rashford and Raphinha continuing as the two wide attackers. Finally, Ferran Torres will replace Robert Lewandowski as the central striker against Getafe this weekend.
Predicted Barcelona XI: Joan Garcia; Kounde, Eric Garcia, Araujo, Martin; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford; Torres
