FC Barcelona vs. Getafe was a tough outdated time in each group’s La Liga debut on Sunday.
FC Barcelona took on Getafe away of their first match of the 2023/2024 La Liga season on Sunday night.
This is the consequence and a few speaking factors from the tie.
Speaking Factors
Getafe introduced the ruckus
It was wild on the market on the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez, with (Javier) Bordalas-ball shaking Barca as much as the extent that Ronald Araujo determined to catch an in-play ball to even his personal disbelief.
There have been calls for somebody feisty like Gavi to enter the fray, however that rapidly appeared like a nasty concept following a key growth on the stroke of half time.
Raphinha fell completely into their entice
Granted there was no smoke and not using a hearth, however the Brazilian once more let his feelings get the higher of him as seen final season with tantrums when he was introduced off sooner than he would have appreciated by Xavi.
Booked shortly earlier than for animated protests when being fouled by La Masia graduate Carles Alena, Raphinha was despatched for an early tub after an elbow smash on Gaston Alvarez when most likely anticipating the Uruguayan would are available on him onerous to win a lofted ball that Frenkie De Jong was getting ready however finally backed out of trying.
Eagle-eyed Twitter onlookers proved Alvarez handed out simply as unhealthy instantly earlier than the incident, and with Jaime Mata despatched off earlier than the hour, Raphinha’s dismissal did not show too expensive.
Ilkay Gungodan is just not having a lot luck in Blaugrana to date
Returning to the beginning XI for the primary time since choosing up a primary half knock towards Actual Madrid in Arlington, Texas a fortnight in the past, the ex-Manchester Metropolis captain’s robust luck continued.
Lacking an early shut vary likelihood, he then laid a good couple of minutes on the bottom receiving take care of a blow that winded him forward of hitting the submit when a rebounded Raphinha shot spilled out.
In his final contribution previous to being hooked for Ansu Fati, he once more missed from shut quarters however was offside. Nonetheless, the German cannot be faulted for lack of effort.
Oriol Romeu made a powerful second debut for his boyhood group
Buildinh on a powerful preseason, the Sergio Busquets substitute once more carried out effortlessly alongside Frenkie de Jong and was Barca’s greatest participant in a forgettable first half.
Coming shut after a slalom run which ended with him firing his shot simply previous the submit, the imposing quantity 18 nearly smashed a volley dwelling not lengthy after Mata had been despatched off.
Spreading the ball about with ease and having fun with 90% passing accuracy, he deserved to complete the match however was introduced off for Lamine Yamal.
Barca performed a gradual and predictable first half … enter Ez Abde – then Lamine Yamal
Moroccan Abde immediately made an impression by practically karate-kicking a Pedri cross into the again of the web early within the second half.
On a blistering left wing run, he left his marker consuming mud however might have maybe executed higher along with his cross into the realm although there was only one possibility surrounded by blue shirts.
Then latching onto a Kounde cross with wonderful management, he was introduced down by Djene Dakonam because the final man to the disgust of his coach Xavi who was proven a purple card.
On Barca’s subsequent transfer of be aware earlier than Lamal was launched, Abde simply missed clipping the submit.
After it was Yamal’s flip. Along with his first contact, he minimize inside after which performed an exquisite ball to fellow sub Ansu Fati who ought to have executed higher along with his volley.
The 16-year-old was a continuing risk however could not create a aim after having a component in three within the Joan Gamper Trophy towards Tottenham Hotspur. But it’s by way of these cameos that he’ll solely proceed enhancing after choosing up a superb 25 minutes’ expertise right here.
Robert Lewandowski’s struggles proceed
Following up on a poor first half of 2023 and preseason, the Pole was as soon as once more AWOL within the field and when he was wanted to hyperlink up play.
Half a yard off the tempo, he might have executed higher with a header contained in the six-yarder within the second half and did not convert.
You may ask when Xavi would possibly strive Ansu Fati because the pure 9, however he did little to persuade in his personal show both.
Culers will anticipate extra subsequent week
It is vitally early days in fact, however Barca start the protection of their La Liga title already two factors behind Actual Madrid.
Had Barca been awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time, nonetheless, we’d have been speaking a few scrappy, hard-earned win for the Catalans as an alternative.
Subsequent week towards Cadiz, Culers will anticipate to be entertained extra. The Blaugrana will face a much less bodily opponent, although, whereas additionally enjoying on their very own (short-term) dwelling turf the place hopefully they’ll have a greater referee working the present.
Due to his purple card, Xavi will not be capable to command his troops from the sideline and may need to name on his brother Oscar to take over.
