Three Barcelona stars at the risk of missing Atletico Madrid clash due to suspension

After two games without a win across competitions, Barcelona will look to get back on track when they travel to Coliseum Alfonso Perez to face Getafe in La Liga.

The Catalans have a 13-point lead at the top of the table, although that could reduce to ten by the time they step out on the pitch against Getafe as Real Madrid face Cadiz later tonight.

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez confirmed earlier today that the injured players could start returning one by one over the coming week, which would be a huge boost ahead of the crucial juncture of the season.

However, at the same time, some of the Barcelona players are facing the risk of suspension due to accumulation of cards and will need to be wary heading into tomorrow’s match, especially given that the Catalans’ next assignment after Getafe is against Atletico Madrid.

Indeed, Sergio Busquets, Ferran Torres and Franck Kessie are all currently on four yellow cards for the season in La Liga and a booking against Getafe could result in them getting suspended for the match against Atletico.

It would come as a big blow for Xavi, especially considering that he already has two midfielders, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, currently sidelined. Even if they return in time to face the Rojiblancos, the duo will still be rusty after a significant time out of action.

Hence, it becomes important that Busquets and Kessie remain available for selection for next week’s match versus Diego Simeone’s men at Spotify Camp Nou.

Torres’ availability, too, is important considering that Ousmane Dembele is not expected to be back before the match against Rayo Vallecano in the last week of April.

With Ansu Fati not firing on all cylinders and Raphinha having up and down displays, it is crucial that Xavi has enough options to turn to, although Ferran himself has not been in the best form.