Preview: Madrid make the short trip to Getafe
Getafe will be looking to end a three and a half year winless drought against Real Madrid when the two sides meet on Sunday evening in LaLiga.
Real Madrid to continue fine LaLiga start
Xabi Alonso has overseen a solid transition from the Carlo Ancelotti era into a new dawn at the Bernabéu. Indeed, across eight league matches, Madrid have won seven and lost just once.
That defeat, however, was a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of cross-city rivals Atlético Madrid. One that might not be forgotten too quickly.
Nevertheless, Los Blancos are in excellent shape as they bid to regain their domestic and European honours that were lost rather meekly last season.
Last time out, Alonso’s men sealed an excellent victory over high-flying Villarreal. Kylian Mbappé was on the scoresheet, of course, but it was Vinícius Júnior who was the star of the show, netting twice during a 3-1 win.
With Barcelona playing earlier in the weekend, Madrid will likely need to win to return to the top of the table on Sunday evening.
Getafe seek to improve dismal record against Real Madrid
The home side occupy 11th in the table after a mixed start to the season. Getafe won both of their opening two matches, but have registered just one victory since. That came in the middle of September, which was followed by two draws and two defeats.
Home advantage wont count for much this Sunday as Madrid have an excellent head-to-head record against their opponents.
Across the last 20 meetings, Getafe have recorded a solitary victory. That was back in January 2022.
Madrid have won 17 of the tie matchups, holding an impressive 43-9 aggregate score across those games.
Team news
Mbappé suffered an injury scare on international duty with France, but he is expected to be fit for the match. Madrid will likely be without Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Dean Huijsen is definitely out injured.
Getafe are missing defender Djené and goalkeeper Jiří Letáček, but have a full squad available aside from that.
Key players
Being able to call upon Mbappé and Franco Mastantuono for this match will be a massive bonus for Alonso.
The Frenchman was released early from the national side while the Argentine teenager is also fit after suffering a muscle strain.
Mbappé has scored 14 goals in just ten matches for his club this term, while Mastantuono has emerged as Alonso’s preferred starter on the right wing, registering two goal contributions in all competitions.
Getafe will be counting on winger Adrián Lino to come up with the goods once again. The 20-year-old has notched three goals this season already and could cause plenty of chaos out wide.
One player who Madrid know all about is Borja Mayoral. The striker played 33 times for the club, scoring seven goals and winning the Champions League during his time in the capital.
With two goals and an assist this term, Mayoral will be aiming to continue his fine form into the game against his old side.
Prediction
It is hard to see beyond a comfortable victory for Real Madrid on Sunday. As such, we predict the away side will emerge 3-0 victors at the Estadio Coliseum.
(Cover image from IMAGO)
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