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The league gets back o its normal ways again tonight. Barca will try to increase their lead to put pressure on Real Madrid who plays after our match. Getafe lies in the 7th position and will offer a tough challenge for Barca, who will be missing their captain Puyol through suspension. Barca has lost twice this season and in both those matches we miss Puyol badly. There are certain selection scenarios ahead for Guardiola, but the most anticipated of them will be who will play the defensive midfielder role. I already has resigned to the fact of Toure being forced out of the club in summer so I don’t expect Guardiola to pick him. Dani Alves has returned back from injury and should start in this match against Getafe. last season getafe were one of the few teams who escaped from Camp Nou with a draw. Barcelona has struggled against Getafe in recent competitions, so thsi is going to be a very tough challenge for this Barca side.

Valdes is expected to start the match. The defense will have the normal service of Alves and Abidal as full backs. But who will partner Pique in the defense has to be seen - my choice will be Milito. The midfield will remain unchanged from last match with Toure being overlooked for Busquets. Xavi and Iniesta will be the heart of Barca’s midfield. The attack line also might not chnage with Pedro getting another start with Henry and Ibrahmovic. All eyes will be on Ibra to see whether he can get back to any kind of form. Even if Ibra don’t fire, I don’t expect Bojan to get any playing time. Barca’s performance tonight will depend once again on the three little men - Xavi, Iniesta and Messi. All three has been excellent form lately and should see us through this match. Getafe alway are a tough opponent but I believe the form of the little men and home advantage are going to see us through comfortably. I predict a 3-0 victory for Barca.