FC Barcelona finally return to La Liga action following a rather lengthy international break. Fortunately for the Catalan giants, there are no significant injuries or setbacks to worry about, although it would appear that Hansi Flick wishes to be a bit more careful when it comes [to Raphinha’s return](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/raphinha-ruled-out-for-two-games-as-barcelona-hope-to-have-him-back-for-crucial-fixtures/).
However, irrespective of player availability, the Catalan giants must [now face Getafe](https://x.com/FCBarcelona/status/2108829899255398480?s=20) at home in front of the Spotify Camp Nou. With a perfect record in La Liga so far, La Blaugrana will be looking to make it eight wins from eight games in this upcoming clash.
**Match details:**
* **Date:** Saturday, 10th October 2026
* **Competition:** La Liga
* **Matchday:** 8
* **Time:** 18:30 (local time)
* **Venue:** Spotify Camp Nou
* **Referee:** Jesus Gil Manzano
**Match overview:**
In terms of form and momentum, perhaps no team in Europe can match Barça’s current run. Scoring for fun and in abundance, Hansi Flick’s team shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon but it certainly remains to be seen just how well they can regain their level following the recent international break.
If they are able to pick up right where they left off, opposition teams are in for a difficult time. After all, Barcelona have won all eight fixtures that they have played across La Liga and the UEFA Champions League thus far this season.
Irrespective of who they faced, Flick’s team showed no mercy and consistently proved that they are looking to fight for each and every single title this season. In fact, across their last eight games, they have scored 36 goals in all competitions while conceding just eight goals in return.
Currently leading La Liga, Barcelona have a five point lead ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid. However, while that is certainly a useful cushion to have, it is not an invitation to take any risks and end up dropping any unnecessary points in this game.
As for their opponents, Getafe are a team that know how to make any game difficult. Currently sitting in 12th place in the league, they have managed two wins, two draws, and three defeats in the league thus far.
However, in most of their games, the opposition team is barely able to score a goal against their rigid defense and system. For that particular reason, Barcelona will need to be as clinical as possible in order to ensure that they do not fall victim to that exact problem as well.
Fortunately, Barça possesses arguably the best attack in Europe at the moment and this is certainly the kind of game where that quality is meant to be tested.