After scoring 16 goals in the first four games of 2025, Barcelona must now carry their Supercopa de Espana and Copa del Rey form into La Liga.
The Catalan giants finished 2024 in rather miserable fashion, losing back-to-back games against Leganes and Atletico Madrid to fall short of the pace they set Tablecloths by Diego Simeone.
Comprehensive victories over Athletic Club and Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia enabled Hansi Flick’s side to get your hands on Supercop silverand they weren’t absent even during the demolition of Real Betis in the domestic cup competition.
A trip to Getafe now awaits Flick’s wards, who must keep their foot on the gas.
GK: Inaki Pena – Marc Andre ter-Stegen remains on the treatment table, allowing academy graduate Pena to continue between the sticks.
RB: Jules Kounde – The Frenchman is a stable, consistent player for Barcelona, capable of creating a nuisance for himself in the final third.
CB: Pau Cubarsi – The 17-year-old is approaching his landmark 18th birthday – what better way to celebrate early than with a clean sheet in the capital?
CB: Ronald Araujo – With Inigo Martinez out of action, the recently returned Araujo should continue alongside Barcelona’s wonder boy. Uruguayan it seems that he will sign a new contract after rumors circulated about a potential transfer to Juventus or Arsenal.
LB: Alejandro Balde – The young Spaniard would be relieved if Barca received a suitable offer, if the Spanish press is to be believed. It’s hard to imagine why that would be the case given Balde’s potential.
CM: Marc Casado – Watching Frenkie de Jong on a regular basis confirms just how good Casado was in a defensive midfield role. He just loves to sweep and intercept the ball.
CM: Pedri – The 22-year-old appears to have finally put his injury problems behind him, much to the delight of Pedri’s teammates, coaching staff and Barca fans.
RM: Lamine Yamal – Barcelona’s top teenager played 77 minutes in the Copa del Rey defeat of Real Betis but should still be fresh as a daisy.
AM: Gavi – Dani Olmo has been brought back into Barcelona’s Copa del Rey squad – giving Robert Lewandowski a handy break – but the Spaniard may be watching Gavi work in the hole.
LM: Raphinha – It seemed that the Brazilian’s career in Barcelona was over a long time ago. Now he is one of the first names on Flick’s team after six months of success.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 17 league goals is Lewandowski’s worst goalscoring return since his debut season for Bayern Munich in 2010/11. He already has 16 goals in LaLiga this season from 18 appearances.
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