Getafe vs Real Madrid: It’s David vs Goliath in Madrid as Getafe host Real Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. While Real remain locked in a title race, Getafe sit in mid-table limbo, hoping to salvage pride. With Real dominating this fixture historically, Getafe will need more than just home support to avoid another whitewash.
Head to Head
- Real Madrid wins: 11
- Getafe wins: 1
- Draws: 2
Last Meetings
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Dec 01, 2024: Real Madrid 2-0 Getafe
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Feb 02, 2024: Getafe 0-2 Real Madrid
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Sep 02, 2023: Real Madrid 2-1 Getafe
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May 14, 2023: Real Madrid 1-0 Getafe
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Oct 09, 2022: Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid
Recent Form
Getafe (Last 5 La Liga Games)
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L vs Espanyol (0-1)
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L vs Las Palmas (1-3)
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W vs Valladolid (4-0)
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L vs Villarreal (1-2)
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W vs Sevilla (2-1)
Form: WLWLL
Real Madrid (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
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W vs Athletic Bilbao (1-0)
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L vs Arsenal (1-2, UCL)
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W vs Alaves (1-0)
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L vs Arsenal (0-3, UCL)
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W vs Valencia (2-1)
Form: WWLWW
Team News
Getafe
Pepe Bordalas has a fully fit squad available. No suspensions or injury concerns give him the flexibility to go with his trusted 4-4-2 shape. Expect a compact and physical game plan as Getafe look to frustrate the visitors and capitalize on set-pieces.
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti has to navigate some injury setbacks. Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão, and Kylian Mbappé are all sidelined. The depth of the squad will be tested, but with Bellingham and Vinicius firing, Madrid still pose a major threat.
Getafe vs Real Madrid Lineups
Getafe (4-4-2)
Soria – Iglesias, Duarte, Alderete, Dakonam – Terrats, Milla, Arambarri, Uche – Da Costa, Yildirim
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2)
Courtois – Valverde, Del Rosario, Rüdiger, Camavinga – Modric, Tchouameni, Ceballos – Bellingham – Rodrygo, Vinicius
10 Key Stats
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Real Madrid have won 30 of 40 meetings against Getafe.
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Getafe have not beaten Real since 2018.
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Real Madrid have scored 1.6 goals per game vs Getafe in their last five.
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Getafe have lost 4 of their last 5 league matches.
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Jude Bellingham has 6 assists, most for Madrid this season.
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Getafe have scored 32% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute.
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Real Madrid average 1.79 goals away, while Getafe average just 0.71 at home.
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Getafe’s top scorer: Mauro Arambarri (9 goals)
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Vinicius Junior has received 8 yellow cards, more than any other Real Madrid player.
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Madrid are unbeaten in their last 5 La Liga games against Getafe.
Getafe vs Real Madrid Prediction
Getafe may make life difficult with their deep block and aggressive midfield, but Real Madrid’s quality should shine through. Despite missing key players, their recent record and title ambitions give them the edge.
Prediction: Getafe 0-2 Real Madrid
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