Tue Jan 21 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Barça to Rotate Squad for Tough Getafe Clash

**Barcelona, Spain** – FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will make significant changes to his starting XI for Saturday’s La Liga away match against Getafe, despite recent victories in the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey. Flick acknowledged the difficulty of scoring at Getafe’s Coliseum Alfonso Pérez stadium, stating that the team has discussed strategies to overcome this challenge.

While remaining tight-lipped about specific rotations, Flick confirmed that Alejandro Balde will return to the left-back position, replacing Gerard Piqué. Inaki Pena will again start in goal due to Wojciech Szczesny’s suspension. The rest of the backline remains unchanged.

Midfield will see changes, with Frenkie de Jong benched in favor of Marc Casado partnering Pedri. Dani Olmo also makes way for Gavi, who will play as the attacking midfielder, supported by wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Robert Lewandowski will lead the attack.

The confirmed starting XI for Barcelona against Getafe is: Pena; Balde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Kounde; Pedri, Casado; Raphinha, Gavi, Yamal; Lewandowski. Flick emphasized that despite upcoming fixtures, the focus remains solely on securing a victory against Getafe.

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