Bordalas Praises Barcelona Pressing Ahead of Getafe Clash

Getafe coach Jose Bordalas has identified Barcelona's ability to regain possession as a major threat ahead of their La Liga meeting at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday. Speaking before the match, Bordalas praised Hansi Flick's team's technical quality, physical condition and pressing intensity, while urging his players to compete confidently against the league leaders.

According to figures cited by goal.com on October 9, Barcelona had collected 21 points to sit atop the La Liga standings, while Getafe occupied 11th place with eight points. Bordalas acknowledged the considerable gap between the clubs and the difficulty of ending Getafe's long run without a victory against Barcelona.

Bordalas highlighted Barcelona's defensive work as a defining feature of their performances, arguing that their effectiveness extends beyond possession and attacking play. His assessment also reflected the tactical approach associated with Flick, whose team applies pressure after losing the ball.

"They’re one of the best teams in the league and even in Europe. Football has changed a great deal and teams have adapted. Barça have players who give their all time and again and get back into the game after losing possession like no one else.

I really like them with the ball, but I like them even more without it. I think that, at the moment, they’re also the best team in La Liga when playing without the ball," said Bordalas, according to Barca Universal.

The Getafe manager also emphasized the challenge of competing against Barcelona's resources and quality across the squad. He maintained that his players should approach the encounter with ambition rather than allowing the difference between the teams to undermine their confidence.

"We need to stay calm when breaking out of their press and read the game well," Bordalas said, according to Barca Universal.

He also warned that mistakes during the buildup could prove costly against Barcelona, whose pressure can quickly turn misplaced passes into dangerous situations.

Raphinha's potential absence was another topic at the news conference. Bordalas acknowledged the Brazilian forward's strong form and influence but argued that Barcelona have sufficient depth to cope without him. The Getafe coach noted that the Catalan side possesses numerous international players capable of maintaining its competitive level.

"His absence should not be a problem for them. He is at the peak of his level, having scored twelve goals, and his start was amazing and his impact enormous, but Barcelona have an amazing squad. They are world-class players and all of them are internationals," Bordalas said, according to goal.com.

Bordalas also praised Lamine Yamal, recognizing the young forward's ability while declining to make a definitive judgment about his standing among the world's best players. He stressed that the teenager has considerable time to develop throughout his career.

"It’s too early to say whether he’s the best in the world because there are some truly great footballers around at the moment, but he has a very long career ahead of him, and I have no doubt how far he can go given the talent he possesses," Bordalas said, according to Barca Universal.

Questions about Dani Carvajal's possible move to Getafe also arose before the match. The former Real Madrid defender became a free agent after his contract expired in the summer, prompting speculation about a potential transfer. However, Getafe president Angel Torres had already dismissed the prospect in comments to the Spanish program El Chiringuito.

"There is nothing. Everything has collapsed," Torres said, according to goal.com.

Bordalas declined to discuss the transfer speculation further, directing attention back to Getafe's immediate challenge against Barcelona.

"I fully appreciate your question and respect it, but I will not talk about this matter because my thinking is entirely focused on tomorrow's match against Barcelona," Bordalas said, according to goal.com.