Top scorer Raphinha’s absence forces attacking changes for FC Barcelona as they host Getafe in La Liga on Saturday, October 10, 2026, chasing an eighth consecutive victory to start the season under manager Hansi Flick.
The Catalan side holds a five-point advantage over second-placed Atlético Madrid, backed by 31 goals scored across those seven matches. Barcelona enters the Saturday evening fixture at Spotify Camp Nou with a flawless run in domestic play, having secured 21 points from their first seven outings under Hansi Flick.
Flick Adjusts Attack Without Raphinha
The forward was substituted at halftime during a match against Australia and subsequently returned to Barcelona after sustaining a muscle edema in his right rear thigh during international duty with Brazil. The squad will be without Raphinha.
It’s not a serious injury, but it’s something you have to take into account because there have been many injuries and you have to take care of it.
To cover the vacancy in the center-forward role, Flick signaled intent to deploy Gabriel Jesus, who joined the club in September from Arsenal and is in line for his first start in a Barcelona shirt. Flick confirmed that the forward will also miss the upcoming Champions League fixture against Galatasaray. Raphinha currently leads the La Liga scoring charts with 12 goals, contributing 14 goals and three assists across eight total appearances this season.
Gabriel Jesus arrived in a ten million euro transfer and previously missed nearly a full year due to a torn cruciate ligament. The manager remarked on the player’s progress and readiness for the tactical setup.
That is the idea. He has improved a lot, he fits our style Hansi Flick, Manager
Flick added further assessment regarding his condition.
He is in a good mood, I like him, and he is ready.
Coach Faces Selection Decisions for Getafe Match
Joan García has recovered from knee discomfort and is expected to start in goal, though Dominik Livaković and Wojciech Szczęsny remain available options. Beyond the attack, several other roster decisions confront the coaching staff ahead of the 18:30 kickoff. In defense, Eric García returned early from the Spanish national team with knee trouble and remains doubtful to fill in for the injured Andreas Christensen.
With demanding European fixtures against Galatasaray and Paris Saint-Germain approaching on the schedule, additional starters such as Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, and Lamine Yamal could see managed minutes or rotational adjustments.
Getafe Visits Camp Nou Looking for Upset
José Bordalás’s side has two wins from the first seven games. Getafe arrives in Catalonia. However, the visitors have struggled to generate offense, recording just four goals and holding the lowest expected goals total in the division at 4.8.
Barcelona won the last meeting in April 2026 by a 2-0 margin. Historical precedent heavily favors the hosts, who are undefeated against Getafe since October 2020.