This weekend features another Madrid derby as Atletico Madrid faces Getafe in La Liga.
Following their surprise victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, Getafe aims to achieve another upset against their local rivals.
Diego Simeone’s team is tough to beat at the Metropolitano, having lost just once at home in the league this season.
Atletico Madrid vs Getafe – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 14th March
- Kick-off: 3:15pm BST
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
- Referee: Miguel Angel Ortíz Arias
- Last meeting: Getafe 0-1 Atlético Madrid, La Liga, 23rd November 2025
Atletico Madrid team news
Pablo Barrios is uncertain for this match due to a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing regularly.
Rodrigo Mendoza is still out with an ankle injury and won’t return until April, limiting Simeone’s selection options in midfield.
Marcos Llorente is also a doubt after an ankle issue from a Champions League match, although he has resumed training.
Julian Alvarez, who scored twice against Tottenham, is expected to be rested, with Alexander Sorloth likely to start.
Getafe team news
Abu Kamara, Juanmi, Borja Mayoral, and Davinchi are doubtful for this match and may not play.
Adrian Liso is back after serving a suspension, while Luis Vazquez is ready to take the lead in the attack.
Martin Satriano aims to add to his scoring streak, having scored three goals in his last four games.
Mauro Arambarri, who leads Getafe’s scoring with five league goals, will be crucial for his team.
Form
Atletico Madrid: WWLWW
Atletico is currently in the top three with 54 points, recording 16 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in La Liga, with a goal difference of +21.
Their strong home record has helped them stay competitive, losing only once in their last seven matches, including a recent 5-2 win over Tottenham.
Getafe: WWLWW
Getafe is sitting ninth in La Liga with 35 points from 27 matches, having won four and lost one in their last five games. They follow up their win against Real Madrid with a 2-0 victory over Real Betis.
Predicted lineups
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Lenglet, Diaz; Koke, Simeone; Gonzalez, Almada, Baena; Sorloth
Getafe: Soria; Abqar, Duarte, Romero; Femenia, Dakonam, Milla, Arambarri, Iglesias; Vazquez, Satriano
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Getafe?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on LaLigaTV, available through Premier Sports.
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