Five things to know ahead of Barça v Getafe

Five things to know ahead of Barça v Getafe

A few interesting facts to take into account ahead of the visit of the team from Madrid to Camp Nou

1) Barça, unbeaten against Getafe at the Camp Nou

The blaugranes have never lost to Getafe at home. In the 13 matches played at the Camp Nou, Barça have taken nine wins and four draws.

2) A potential record

FC Barcelona have gone 11 games without defeat in the league (10 wins and one draw), and have won their last six at the Camp Nou. Another win would be a record in the Valverde era.

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3) Jorge Molina, in great shape

The player has 14 goals so far in this campaign, and needs just two more to equal Roberto Soldado's scoring record in the 2009/10 season (16). Molina has the same amount of goals as Jaime Mata, who will not figure at the weekend because of suspension. No player from the current Getafe team has ever scored at the Camp Nou.

4) Getafe are aiming for Europe

José Bordalás' team are gunning for European qualification. Getafe are fourth in the standings on 58 points, three above Valencia and Sevilla, who are fifth and sixth respectively.

5) Leo Messi loves scoring against Getafe

Against Getafe at the Camp Nou, the Argentinian has participated in 16 goals during the 10 games he's played. The most remembered is from the semifinals of the 2006/07 Copa Del Rey, a goal that was chosen by fans as Barça's Best Goal Ever.

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