After scoring 16 goals in the first four games of 2025, Barcelona must now transfer their Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey form to La Liga.
The Catalan giants ended 2024 in rather miserable fashion, losing back-to-back games against Leganes and Atletico Madrid to fall on the pace set by Diego Simeone's table leaders.
Comprehensive victories over Athletic Club and Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia enabled Hansi Flick's side to get their hands on the Supercopa silverwareand they didn't miss a beat when they dismantled Real Betis in the domestic cup competition.
A trip to Getafe now awaits Flick's charges, who must keep their foot on the gas.
GK: Inaki Pena – Marc Andre ter-Stegen remains on the treatment table, allowing academy graduate Pena to continue between the sticks.
RB: Jules Kounde – The Frenchman is a steady and consistent player for Barcelona, capable of causing himself a nuisance in the final third.
CB: Pau Cubarsi – The 17-year-old is approaching his 18th birthday – what better way to celebrate early than with a clean sheet in the capital?
CB: Ronald Araujo – With Inigo Martinez sidelined, the newly returned Araujo should continue alongside Barcelona's wonder boy. Uruguayan looks set to sign a new contract after rumors spread about a possible transfer to Juventus or Arsenal.
LB: Alejandro Balde – The young Spaniard would be offloaded if Barca received a suitable offer, if the Spanish press are to be believed. It's hard to imagine why that would be the case given Balde's potential.
CM: Marc Casado – Regular viewing of Frenkie de Jong proves how good Casado has been in the defensive midfield role. He just likes to clear and intercept the ball.
CM: Peter – The 22-year-old finally seems to have put his injury problems behind him, to the delight of Pedri's teammates, coaching staff and Barca supporters.
RM: Lamine Yamal – Barcelona's teenage winner played 77 minutes in the Copa del Rey against Real Betis but should still be fresh as a daisy here.
AM: Gavi – Dani Olmo returned to Barcelona's Copa del Rey squad – giving Robert Lewandowski a useful break – but the Spaniard can watch as Gavi operates in the hole.
LM: Raphinha – The Brazilian's career at Barcelona seemed all but one time. Now, he is one of the first names on the Flick squad scene after a successful six months.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 17 league goals is Lewandowski's worst goalscoring return since his debut season with Bayern Munich in 2010/11. He already has 16 goals in La Liga this season from 18 appearances.