Real Madrid vs Getafe: Match Preview and Team Updates

Real Madrid will face Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday night in La Liga. After a surprising loss to Osasuna, they aim to refocus on the title race.

Currently, Real Madrid is in second place, four points behind Barcelona and has one game in hand. Getafe is positioned 14th with 29 points from 25 matches.

Real Madrid vs Getafe – Match Preview and Team News

• Date: Monday, 2nd March.
• Kick-off: 8pm BST.
• Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid.

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid will miss several important players. Kylian Mbappe (knee), Jude Bellingham (hamstring), Éder Militao (hamstring), Dean Huijsen (calf), Raul Asencio (neck), and Dani Ceballos (calf) are out for the match.

Winger Rodrygo has a hamstring issue and is doubtful, but he may play if he passes late fitness tests.

Despite the injuries, Vinícius Junior is in great form, having scored six goals in his last five games and in both playoff matches against Benfica.

Getafe Team News

Getafe will also face selection issues. Left-back Davinchi (meniscus), winger Abu Kamara (hand), and striker Borja Mayoral (knee) remain sidelined.

Centre-back Djené Dakonam is suspended after a red card in the match against Sevilla.

Additionally, Abdel Abqar and Juanmi are doubtful due to muscle issues.

With fewer attacking players available, midfielders Mauro Arambarri, who has five goals, and Luis Milla, with eight assists, will need to step up.

Form

Real Madrid

Real Madrid enters this match on a high after defeating Benfica 2-1 at home, securing a 3-1 aggregate win and advancing to the Champions League last 16 against Manchester City.

However, they lost their last La Liga match to Osasuna (1-2) and currently have 60 points from 25 games, four behind Barcelona, though they have an extra match to play.

Getafe

Getafe’s recent league performance has been strong, with two consecutive wins over Alavés (2-0) and Villarreal (2-1), following draws against Girona and Celta Vigo, but they lost their last match to Sevilla (0-1).

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Alaba, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Güler, Gonzalo García, Vinícius Junior.

Getafe: Soria; Iglesias, Domingos Duarte, Zaid Romero, Rico; Kiko Femenía, Milla, Arambarri, Mario Martin; Luis Vázquez, Martín Satriano.

How to Watch Real Madrid vs Getafe

In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1, with streaming available via the Premier Sports app.

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