Javier Mascherano will miss Barcelona's La Liga home game against Getafe on Saturday after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Eibar.

The Argentina international's absence is unlikely to deter the hosts though, with Thomas Vermaelen more than able to deputise at the Nou Camp.

Getafe will probably be concentrating all their efforts on halting Neymar, who is set to return from suspension, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Since the turn of the year, the trio have racked up an eye-watering total of 30 La Liga goals in just 12 games, while Barcelona are unbeaten in 36 matches.

However, Barca boss Luis Enrique has warned against complacency as his side prepare to take on struggling Getafe.

Barca sit eight points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table and are aiming for a 12th straight win in the league and a 37th consecutive match unbeaten in all competitions.

Enrique said at his pre-match press conference: "We are in the final stretch of the season against opponents who need points.

"At the moment, we are only thinking about three points against Getafe, which will leave us closer to our objective of winning the league.

"We know that we are where we wanted to be at the start of the season, but the most difficult part remains, which is to confirm our performances with titles.

"We have a clear advantage but we cannot afford to slip up because losing two matches could see us punished."

Meanwhile, the visitors are plummeting down the table with seven defeats in their last eight games - leaving them with a flimsy one-point buffer over the relegation zone.

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There is bad blood between the two clubs following the return fixture when Barca players coated the away dressing room with red paint on Halloween night.

Getafe president Angel Torres stated: "No one from Barcelona called me to apologise for what happened.

"I will always defend my club and I will not allow anyone to walk all over us - however big Barcelona think they are."

Torres will hope that Barca do not trample his team on the pitch on Saturday.

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Watch highlights of Barcelona v Getafe on Saturday at 5.15pm on Sky Sports 3 HD.