Match Barcelona vs Getafe in the first leg round of 16 Copa del Rey 2014 will take place on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 . This match will be an opportunity to showcase the ability of Lionel Messi, who has missed nearly two months with a hamstring injury . Getafe is clear that a suitable opponent to test Leonel Messi . Moreover , his services will be required when Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid . Coach also agrees Tata Martino 's .



He said , " Messi has recovered fully and practiced like any other . Maybe he still has not fully sharp in the field , but for Messi , of course this is not a big problem . Martino also hope , Lionel Messi was able to repeat in this fight . Everyone would not forget the action of La Pulga passed half the field before scoring against Getafe in 2007 .

In addition , the Argentine coach also make sure that in this fight goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto still , instead of Victor Valdes . With rested Dani Alves and Xavi Hernandez , Martino will also return hoping to Sergi Roberto and Martin Montoya .

Getafe come to Camp Nou with bad memories . Last December , when they defeated Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez playing with a landslide score 2-5 . In addition , troops Luis Garcia also experiencing crisis . In the last four games , they lost three times . Plus , terbobol 11 goals . Not a slick way to go to the HQ team won six consecutive wins , but there is little hope for the visitors . If they can repeat what was done in 20 minutes early in the last game contra Barcelona , something magical can happen . At that time, El Geta 2-0 first. Martino also warned his team , " We need to play like a 70 -minute final at the Coliseum , not 20 minutes early which is full of errors . "

Martino of course have to be smart to choose the players in the rotation policy . In addition to ensuring the team remained solid against Getafe , Martino also required to prepare a strong team currently serve nearest rival in the title race La Liga , Atletico Madrid , the weekend . Not wanting to focus divided , the Blaugrana squad will divert your mind and energy on Getafe . We have to think ( the game ) one by one . They are a tough opponent , " said Pedro Rodriguez linked with the Getafe match , the club's official website .

Estimated Lineups Barcelona vs Getafe :

Barcelona ( 4-3-3 ) : 13 - Pinto ; 2 - Montoya , 14 - Mascherano , 5 - Puyol , 21 - Adriano ; 24 - Sergi Roberto , 17 - Alex Song , 4 - Fabregas ; 7 - Pedro , 11 - Neymar , 20 - Tello
Getafe ( 4-2-3-1 ) : 13 - Codina ; 20 - Valera , 4 - L . Lopez , 15 - Rafa , 3 - R . Lago ; 23 - Borja , 5 - Lacen ; 14 - Pedro Leon , 8 - Sarabia , 10 - Gavilan ; 11 - Colunga

Head to Head Barcelona vs Getafe:

11/26/2011 Getafe vs Barcelona 1-0
04/10/2012 Barcelona vs Getafe 4-0
09/15/2012 Getafe vs Barcelona 1-4
02/10/2013 Barcelona vs Getafe 6-1
12/22/2013 Getafe vs Barcelona 2-5

Barcelona vs Getafe Prediction : 60-40