Kick-off on 20.08.23 20:30.

The Catalans shared points with Getafe in a controversial match at the Coliseum in the opening round, 0-0. Raphinha fell for the opponent’s provocations and received two yellow cards by the end of the first half. Xavi was sent off from the technical area in the 70th minute. The referee added nearly 30 minutes of stoppage time across the game. The Yellow-Blues (Cadiz) secured a 1-0 home win over Alavés thanks to an early goal. Half of their shots, however, missed the target.

Watch Barcelona vs Cadiz live — the teams have met eight times at the Blaugrana’s home ground since 1989. The hosts claimed six victories with a total score of 18-2, including four clean sheets. In the 2020/21 season, the sides drew 1-1, while in the following campaign, the Andalusians pulled off a shock 1-0 win at Camp Nou.

Araújo is sidelined with an injury and will miss the second round. According to Mundo Deportivo, Fati wants to stay at the club and earn the coach’s trust. RMC Sport reports that PSG expressed interest in signing the winger, but the French champions have other transfer targets. Watch Barcelona vs Cadiz live. Former sporting director Alemany is rumored to be joining Tottenham. After Jordi Cruyff’s departure, Deco has taken over the role at Barça. Due to financial limitations, the club was unable to sign Bernardo Silva. The Blaugrana are now planning to loan João Cancelo with a purchase option, but Manchester City expects a future transfer worth at least €60 million.

Cadiz completed a €2.5 million permanent deal for Argentine midfielder Escalante from Lazio. His first game of the new season ended in disaster — he came on in the middle of the second half and was sent off just 17 minutes later. The Yellow-Blues also kept forward Sergi Guardiola, while Valladolid received €1 million. Brazilian defender Lucas Pires has joined on loan from Santos. Watch Barcelona vs Cadiz live.