FC Barcelona entered Saturday’s La Liga match against Getafe CF with a perfect 7-0 start to the 2026-27 season and 31 goals scored, a level of form that kept the reigning champions at the top of the early standings. The meeting was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at 12:30 pm ET at Camp Nou in Barcelona.
The contrast in the FC Barcelona vs Getafe CF standings was clear. Barcelona had won all seven of their league games, while Getafe were described as mid-table after seven games. That gap made the matchup look like another chance for Barcelona to extend a fast start that already included 31 goals in seven matches.
Barcelona's key absence
Even with that dominant opening, Barcelona had a major problem heading into the game: Raphinha was unavailable. The in-form skipper picked up a thigh injury last month during Brazil's international friendly against Australia, leaving Barcelona without one of its most important attacking players.
Raphinha’s absence mattered because Barcelona were already trying to maintain a near-ideal start while juggling form and fitness across a busy early stretch. His injury removed a proven scorer and creator from a team that had been overwhelming opponents through the opening weeks of the season.
What the matchup meant
For Getafe, the trip to Camp Nou in Barcelona offered a test against the league’s early pace-setter. For Barcelona, it was another opportunity to protect a perfect record and keep the pressure on the rest of La Liga. The standings told the story before kickoff: Barcelona had been flawless, while Getafe were trying to stay steady in the middle of the table.
The match also fit into the wider U.S. viewing picture for La Liga. The Barcelona FC vs. Getafe CF match was available for free on CazéTV, while U.S. viewers were also given viewing options for La Liga matches through services including +,, ABC, ESPN2, Deportes, FuboTV and a 7-day free trial option tied to streaming access.
