Barcelona Faces Getafe in LaLiga Showdown
This weekend brings a clash that promises both excitement and intensity, as FC Barcelona welcomes Getafe to the Estadi Johan Cruyff for the fifth matchday of LaLiga. The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, kicking off at 9:00 p.m. local time in Spain, which translates to 3:00 p.m. on the U.S. East Coast and 12:00 noon on the West Coast. For fans in the United States, that timing couldn’t be more convenient—no late nights, no early mornings, just perfect for an afternoon of football.
Now, the big question for supporters abroad is always the same: how can the match be watched live? Well, the broadcast rights in the U.S. belong to ESPN, so the game will be shown both on television and on ESPN+, its streaming platform. ESPN+ has become the go-to hub for European football in the States, and with a subscription—monthly or yearly—viewers get access not only to this Barcelona-Getafe fixture but also to every single LaLiga match this season. Other platforms also provide options. FuboTV, for instance, includes ESPN in its sports package and even offers cloud DVR to record games. Meanwhile, DirecTV Stream is another alternative, giving fans a more traditional TV-like experience while still being online.
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On the field, the stakes are clear. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, is chasing Real Madrid in the standings, and every dropped point could widen the gap. Flick has opted to start Dani Olmo, giving him a creative role in the attack, while Lewandowski is set to lead the line after recently returning to the starting XI. Getafe, managed by José Bordalás, arrives with confidence after recording its best-ever start in LaLiga history, securing nine points from the first four games. That’s no small feat, especially considering they’ve already earned away wins at Celta and Sevilla.
History, however, is not on Getafe’s side when it comes to visits to Barcelona. The Catalan side has never lost at home to Getafe in league play, boasting eighteen victories and four draws. Even more telling is the fact that Barça hasn’t conceded a home goal to Getafe in their last three meetings. Yet Bordalás’s team is known for its gritty, disciplined style, and they’ve taken points off Barcelona in recent seasons, usually through hard-fought draws.
For Barcelona, momentum is building. They’ve just come off a Champions League win against Newcastle United, where Marcus Rashford shined with two goals, and domestically, they demolished Valencia 6-0. Getafe, on the other hand, is coming off a setback at Mestalla against Valencia, but they’ve already proven themselves resilient this season.
So, whether you tune in through ESPN, stream it on ESPN+, or use platforms like FuboTV, one thing is certain: this is a match that fans won’t want to miss. Barcelona will be expected to dominate at home, but Getafe will arrive determined to spoil the night. In LaLiga, nothing is ever guaranteed, and that’s exactly what makes this showdown so compelling.
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