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After conceding 16 goals in their first four matches of 2025, Barcelona must now transfer their Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey form to LaLiga.
The Catalan giants ended 2024 in a miserable way, losing back-to-back games against Leganes and Atletico Madrid and falling behind the pace set. Diego Simoni table-toppers.
Comprehensive wins over Athletic Club and Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia enabled Hansi Flick’s side Get your hands on SuperCopa silverwareAnd they didn’t miss a single defeat while demolishing Real Betis in the domestic cup competition.
A trip to Getafe now awaits Flick’s charges, who must keep their foot on the gas.
GK: Inaki Pena – Marc-André ter-Stagen remains on the treatment table, enabling academy graduate Pena to continue between the sticks.
RB: Jules Kounde – The Frenchman has been a steady, consistent performer for Barcelona, capable of pestering himself in the final third.
CB: Pou Qbarsi – The 17-year-old is approaching his milestone 18th birthday – what better way to celebrate early than with a clean sheet in the capital?
CB: Ronald Araujo – With Inigo Martinez sidelined, the recently returned Araujo should continue alongside Barcelona’s wonder boy. Uruguayan A new contract looks set to be penned After rumors swirled of a possible transfer to Juventus or Arsenal.
LB: Alejandro Balde – If the Spanish press is to be believed, the young Spaniard will be offloaded if Barca receive a suitable offer. It’s hard to imagine why this would happen given Balde’s potential.
Chief Minister: Mark Casado – A regular look at Frankie de Jong attests to just how good Casado has been in a defensive midfield role. He just loves mopping and intercepting the ball.
Chief Minister: Padri – The 22-year-old finally seems to have put his injury woes behind him, much to the delight of Pedri’s teammates, coaching staff and Barca supporters.
RM: Lamine Yamal – Barcelona’s world-beating teenager played 77 minutes in the Copa del Rey win over Real Betis but should still be as fresh as a daisy here.
AM: Gavi – Dani Olmo was restored to Barcelona’s squad for the Copa del Rey – with Robert Lewandowski handed an easy rest – but Gavi could see the Spaniard work in the hole.
LM: Rafinha – The Brazilian’s Barcelona career was going one at a time. Now, he is one of the first names on the flick’s teamsheet six months after the blockbuster.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 17 league goals is Lewandowski’s worst goalscoring return since his debut season with Bayern Munich in 2010/11. He has 16 LaLiga strikes in 18 matches this season.
