{
  "id": 11955240,
  "title": "Barcelona outcast could get a rare opportunity to start vs Getafe as Flick looks to rotate squad – report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/barcelona-outcast-could-get-a-rare-opportunity-to-start-vs-getafe-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-outcast-could-rare-opportunity-155000214.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona could see outcast Alejandro Balde get a rare opportunity to start in their upcoming match against Getafe, according to a report. The Spanish international has been struggling for playing time this season, falling behind Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo in the pecking order. However, with both Espart and Cancelo returning from international duty with significant fatigue, Balde could be given a chance to start as a left-back. Balde, the only other option available in the position, is seen as the likely choice if Hansi Flick opts for major rotations in his starting eleven. For Balde, this would be a significant opportunity to prove himself after a difficult start to the season. With a contract at Barcelona until 2028, the young player is determined to secure his place in the first team and show his worth to Flick in this crucial match.",
  "summary": "After a lengthened international, Barcelona must tread with caution as the club had no less than 17 representatives playing for their respective national teams over the past few weeks.Hansi Flick will...",
  "key_points": [
    "Alejandro Balde could start at left-back against Getafe.",
    "Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo returning from international duty.",
    "This would be Balde's rare opportunity to prove himself."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}