"Starting with the hosts, while there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows around Catalonia last summer following Hansi Flick's arrival, Barcelona have embarked on a sensational rise under the former Bayern Munich boss. Making real history last season as they recaptured their La Liga crown, the Spanish giants have only continued to break a string of records this year. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 2-1 victory away at Premier League outfit Newcastle on Thursday night,"
"Barcelona are once again sweating over the fitness of Ballon d'Or contender Lamine Yamal. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance this season and still sidelined with a long-term back issue, German shot-stopper Marc-Andre her Stegen will be out for the foreseeable future. Opening both his Barca and Champions League account with a stunning brace away at Newcastle earlier in the week, Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford should keep his spot from the start."
Hansi Flick's Barcelona reclaimed the La Liga title and continued their rise, opening the Champions League with a 2-1 win at Newcastle and beating Valencia 6-0. The champions have scored 15 goals in five appearances across all competitions. Barcelona are monitoring the fitness of Ballon d'Or contender Lamine Yamal, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined with a long-term back issue. Marcus Rashford scored a brace at Newcastle and is expected to start; Joan Garcia will start in goal after joining from Espanyol. Getafe lost seven of their final eight La Liga matches last season and limped to the finish amid a public crisis.
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