Ter Stegen is on hand to catch a long ball in behind. That will surely be that…
90' +4
Alderete loses possession in an advanced area, but Barca's break comes to nothing as Duarte intercepts Dembele's pass. Can Getafe launch one final attack?
90' +3
Ter Stegen saves! A sloppy passage of play results in a Getafe free-kick 40 yards from goal in a central area. The ball is lofted forwards and Latasa stretches to nod it towards goal. Ter Stegen, however, is well positioned to make an easy save.
90' +1
Gavi has surely been Barcelona's most impressive performer again here. His hard work forces Getafe to clear the ball into touch on the left flank, allowing the leaders to retain possession.
90'
Five added minutes are signalled by the fourth official at Camp Nou. Will that give Getafe the boost they need to fashion a final chance? Barcelona have certainly looked more secure since the break.
89'
Dembele leads a threatening Barcelona break, and while his pass towards Fati is initially cut out by Djene, he finds him at the second attempt. The 20-year-old cuts inside but lashes his effort over the crossbar – it has not been a memorable outing for him.
87'
Xavi is cutting a frustrated figure on the sidelines. This has not been a vintage Barcelona performance, but they are closing in on another vital win as we enter the final three minutes of the 90.
85'
Jaime Seoane enters the game and replaces Luis Milla.
84'
Juanmi Latasa enters the game and replaces E. Ünal.
G. Álvarez enters the game and replaces Juan Iglesias.
Seoane is on for Milla in midfield in Getafe's next change.
Alvarez is the final player introduced by Getafe, replacing Iglesias on the left.
Latasa is on for Unal, who has worked hard but has not been presented with a genuine sight of goal.
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83'
Kounde concedes a foul on Unal following more good work from Alena. Sanchez Flores is readying a series of changes, as Getafe roll the dice in a bid to snatch a result late on...
82'
E. Ünal gets yellow.
Barcelona have only conceded six goals in LaLiga this season. While the Blaugrana are renowned for their attractive passing football, they have shown they can scrap it out this term. With this game still in the balance, Xavi's team need to dig deep to ensure they go six points clear.
81'
Unal goes into the book for appearing to lead with his arm in a challenge with Busquets, giving Barca a free-kick in their own half.
79'
Busquets carelessly loses possession in the Getafe half, allowing Portu to break away. His pass to the right is slightly overhit, however, allowing Alonso to come around to cover. Fati is then called offside as Barca look to send him clear.
77'
Marcos Alonso enters the game and replaces Sergi Roberto.
Portu enters the game and replaces Borja Mayoral.
Mayoral has been lively for Getafe throughout, but he is replaced by Portu for the final 13 minutes plus stoppage time, as the visitors look to take the game to Barcelona.
In response to that spell of Getafe pressure, Xavi makes another change at the back. Alonso comes on for Sergi Roberto, allowing Kounde to play at right-back. The former Chelsea man Alonso, meanwhile, will play in the centre of defence.
75'
Now Alena runs in behind before cutting in menacingly from the right. The offside flag stops him in his tracks, but the hosts need to be wary of Getafe's threat.
72'
Kounde is forced to clear the ball behind for a corner as Getafe transition forwards quickly. A scramble ensues from the set-piece, but Barca are eventually able to clear.
71'
Gavi has been Barca's most dangerous player in Lewandowski's absence, popping up unmarked in excellent positions time and time again. The 18-year-old almost latches onto a fine long-range pass from Kounde, but he's just unable to bring the ball under his spell.
69'
Alderete is back up after receiving treatment. Getafe's players are encouraging the referee to take another look at that challenge, but a yellow card seems a sufficient punishment.
68'
O. Dembélé gets yellow.
Dembele is the first Barcelona player to be booked after following through on Alderete as the Getafe defender looked to clear. The winger can have no arguments regarding that decision, and Alderete is still down clutching his shin.
67'
Getafe launch a rare attack as Alena spreads the play wide to Iglesias. The left wing-back sees his cross cut out by Kounde, but that move will encourage Sanchez Flores – as long as it's only 1-0, Getafe are still in this game.
64'
Xavi is incensed as the offside flag prevents Gavi from getting in behind on the left wing. The referee has a word with the Barca coach, but stops short of showing him a card.
63'
Getafe are also making a change as they look for a way back into the game. Villar replaces Algobia in midfield.
62'
Gonzalo Villar enters the game and replaces Ángel Algobia.
F. Kessié enters the game and replaces Raphinha.
A third Barcelona substitution appears imminent, with Kessie ready to enter the fray as the Blaugrana work the ball from side to side in Getafe's half.
Raphinha is the man to make way for Kessie, which will likely allow Gavi to move further forward.
60'
Dembele hits a snap-shot wide of the left-hand post after Alderete steps in to prevent Fati from getting a shot on goal. Barca are yet to see the best of Fati here, with the 20-year-old popping up 40 yards from goal at the start of that move, dropping deep to get a touch of the ball.
57'
Great defending! Duarte is forced into an excellent headed clearance from Raphinha's left-footed cross, facing his own goal with Fati breathing down his neck. The Portugal international does well to avert the danger, but the hosts retain possession.
55'
Garcia has slotted in on Kounde's left in the Barcelona backline, alongside fellow substitute Alba. Getafe did manage to trouble the hosts in the first half, can they make any headway down the right after those changes?
53'
Pedri slides a wonderful pass towards Fati, who looks to be through on goal. Unfortunately for Barca, the Spain international sees the ball deflect off his heel, and Getafe are able to bring it clear.
52'
The second half has started in much the same way as the first ended. Barcelona are, predictably, enjoying the majority of the possession but coming up against a resolute Getafe block. On the break, the visitors have shown time and time again that they can threaten the league leaders.
50'
A nice touch from Gavi sends Fati away in the left-hand channel, and the Spain international sees his powerful cross tipped away by Soria. Milla is on hand to clear at the second attempt as Getafe escape.
48'
Raphinha is on hand to clear the corner, before Milla's second delivery floats harmlessly wide of Ter Stegen's goal.
47'
Ter Stegen is forced to tip Mayoral's left-footed shot over the crossbar following a long ball in behind. It's a positive start to the half for Getafe, who have a corner...
46'
Jordi Alba enters the game and replaces Alejandro Balde.
Eric García enters the game and replaces A. Christensen.
Xavi has opted to make a double substitution at half-time, with Barca in the middle of a congested period. Alba is on for Balde at left-back…
Barcelona get the ball rolling for the second half. Will they hold on to pile the pressure on second-placed Madrid?
And Garcia has replaced Christensen in the heart of the defence.
45' +2
HALF-TIME: BARCELONA 1-0 GETAFE
45' +1
Barcelona win two corners in quick succession on the right, the second of which is cleared to Pedri. His long ball forward is dealt with, however, as Getafe avoid further damage before the break.
45'
Getafe clear the set-piece before Suarez appears to block Raphinha from racing onto a pass down the right. The Getafe wing-back gets away with it, however, as we enter two minutes of stoppage time.
44'
O. Alderete gets yellow.
Alderete becomes the first player to be booked for a clear foul on Dembele, giving Barca a free-kick on the right, 15 yards from goal. Raphinha is standing over it...
40'
Raphinha's corner fails to beat the first man, but Barca quickly regain possession and look to build another attack, only for Gavi to be called offside in an inside-left position.
39'
Dembele's right-wing cross is put behind for a Barcelona corner. Getafe have done well for the majority of this half, but they need to navigate a tough period now.
37'
Duarte is forced into a strong defensive header as Gavi charges into the area. Barca have been boosted by their opener, having finally cut a resolute Getafe backline open.
35'
Pedri has scored a goal for Barcelona! Assist by Raphinha.
GOAL! BARCELONA HAVE THE LEAD! Pedri puts the hosts ahead by converting their first clear-cut chance! Raphinha is released down the left following a good pass from Kounde, and the Brazilian's left-footed cross is prodded home by Pedri as he races into the area! That's the kind of incisiveness Barca have been crying out for, and it's 1-0!
Raphinha swapped to the left flank in the build-up to that goal, and the move paid off as he played an inch-perfect cross into Pedri's path.
32'
Getafe are getting closer to springing the offside trap… Alena breaks in behind and forces a one-on-one save from Ter Stegen, only to be flagged offside. While Barcelona have stepped up to good effect so far, the visitors will be encouraged by the amount of space being left in behind.
30'
Comfortable save! Barca keep the pressure on after seeing a right-wing free-kick from Pedri cleared by Iglesias. The ball eventually falls to Gavi 25 yards from goal, but his left-footed strike is comfortable for Soria.
28'
Former Barcelona midfielder Alena shows some neat footwork as Getafe look to sustain an attack, but a loose ball ultimately gifts the hosts possession. The game has a scrappy feel to it now, which will please the visitors.
26'
Djene is well placed to stop a driving run from Dembele, before the Getafe captain gets away with a blatant block on Gavi. Xavi is not pleased as Getafe retain possession.
25'
Kounde is penalised following an aerial duel with Unal, and Getafe have a free-kick on halfway, giving them the chance to lift the ball into Barca's area… but Duarte is offside.
23'
Balde slips a neat pass in behind for Gavi, who picks out Dembele near the six-yard box... However, Djene is on hand to clear as Getafe crowd the winger out.
19'
Getafe are defending well at the moment, as Djene nods a teasing cross from Raphinha away from the danger zone. The hosts will come again, however…
17'
Barcelona have enjoyed 63 per cent of the possession so far, but Soria has only been forced into one save of note. The Blaugrana will be keen to get Fati involved more often – with Lewandowski out, the players in their fluid frontline need to combine.
15'
Christensen has to stay alert as he and Unal chase a loose ball back into the Barcelona half. The Denmark international does well to nod it back to Ter Stegen. He has been a consistent performer since arriving from Chelsea.
13'
Getafe almost get in behind Barca through Iglesias, only for his weak left-wing cut-back to drop to Busquets. It's been a lively opening at Camp Nou, and Getafe have shown they can carry a threat.
12'
With Raphinha starting and Gavi operating in a deeper role in De Jong's absence, Dembele has started on the left wing here, and he is causing trouble for Getafe. The winger dances through two challenges before seeing his shot blocked at close range.
10'
Barca work the ball patiently in the Getafe half, before Pedri tries to thread it through the eye of a needle towards the run of Raphinha. The midfielder comes close to picking out his team-mate, but Soria is able to smother it.
6'
Getafe captain Djene collides with his own goalkeeper Soria as Barca lift a long ball into the penalty area. After a brief stoppage, both men are back on their feet and the game can continue.
3'
Getafe are lining up in a 5-4-1 without the ball, with Unal the only man looking to press Barca as they move the ball patiently on halfway.
1'
Busquets has presented the Supercopa de Espana trophy to the crowd, and Getafe can get the match started!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage from Camp Nou, where LaLiga leaders Barcelona are set to face Getafe!
BARCELONA (4-3-3): Marc-Andre ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde; Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Gavi; Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Ousmane Dembele.
BARCELONA SUBS: Inaki Pena, Arnau Tenas, Hector Bellerin, Ronald Araujo, Marcos Alonso, Jordi Alba, Franck Kessie, Frenkie de Jong, Eric Garcia, Pablo Torre, Angel Alarcon.
GETAFE (5-3-2): David Soria; Damian Suarez, Omar Alderete, Domingos Duarte, Djene Dakonam, Juan Iglesias; Angel Algobia, Luis Milla, Carles Alena; Enes Unal, Borja Mayoral.
GETAFE SUBS: Kiko Casilla, Diego Conde, Gaston Alvarez, Jaime Mata, Jaime Seoane, Portu, Jordan Amavi, Juanmi Latasa, Nemanja Maksimovic, Stefan Mitrovic, Gonzalo Villar.
The teams are out and kick-off is just moments away at Camp Nou!
Having lifted their first trophy under Xavi by beating Real Madrid to the Supercopa de Espana last week, Barcelona are looking to go – at least temporarily – six points clear of Los Blancos at the LaLiga summit ahead of their rivals' trip to Athletic Bilbao later on Sunday. Getafe are only outside the bottom three on goal difference at present, though they will hope the absence of the suspended Robert Lewandowski helps them spring a surprise.
As things stand, Barcelona are set to move six points clear of Real Madrid ahead of their title rivals' difficult-looking trip to Athletic Bilbao later on Sunday. However, Sanchez Flores will be pleased with large parts of Getafe's performance. The strugglers have been resolute at the back and have created just as many chances as their hosts. Barca may need a second goal to be sure of the points.
Barcelona only managed eight attempts equating to 0.74 expected goals in a disjointed performance, with the absence of Lewandowski leaving them without a focal point. However, they have conceded just six goals in 17 league outings this season, and all the pressure is on Real Madrid ahead of their trip to Athletic Bilbao now!
That's all from us! We hope you've enjoyed our live coverage of another Barcelona win, and we hope to see you next time!
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