Real Madrid vs Getafe Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Real Madrid vs Getafe on and what time does it start? Real Madrid vs Getafe will take place on Saturday 2nd September, 2023 – 15:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Real Madrid vs Getafe? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Getafe on in the UK? Real Madrid vs Getafe will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Real Madrid vs Getafe in the UK? Real Madrid vs Getafe can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
REAL MADRID
Despite several injuries, a lack of attacking depth and numbers, Carlo Ancelotti’s future remaining uncertain as the Brazilian national team continue to be linked, Real Madrid have begun the 2023/24 La Liga season in very impressive form with three successive victories; albeit at least two of those were unconvincing.
The star man in their run at the start of this season has been their newest ‘galactico’ signing over the summer, England’s Jude Bellingham. Madrid began the campaign with a 2-0 win at Athletic Club at San Mames with Bellingham scoring and getting the man of the match award. Then they defeated Almeria by three goals to one with Bellingham scoring a brace, getting an assist and being given the man of the match award. Last weekend, Madrid won 1-0 at Celta with Bellingham scoring a late winner and, of course, being given the man of the match award.
GETAFE
Last season, Getafe narrowly avoided relegation to the second-tier after appointing former manager Jose Bordalas to replace Quique Sanchez Flores ahead of the run-in. Bordalas is known for his aggressive and defensive style of football that was shown in a very clear example on the opening day of the season against Barcelona with a goalless draw, two red cards and, remarkably, 26 minutes of stoppage-time.
The Madrid-based club have since won one and lost one as they seek to replicate Bordalas’ first spell where they reached the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League. Getafe went to Catalonia and were hammered 3-0 by an impressive Girona side before then edging out Alaves by a goal to nil at the Coliseum last week.
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL MADRID
Carlo Ancelotti will have to make a forward change with Vinicius Junior the latest in a list of key players, such as Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois, to be sidelined due to injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Arrizabalaga; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia; Tchouameni; Valverde, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Joselu
UNAVAILABLE: Vinicius (Injured), Ceballos (Injured), Militao (Injured), Courtois (Injured), Mendy (Injured), Guler (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: QUESTIONABLE PLAYERS HERE
GETAFE
Jose Bordalas remains without for key players due to injuries, such as Mauro Arambarri and Enes Unal, for this weekend’s trip to the Bernabeu.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Soria; Suarez, Duarte, Mitrovic, Alvarez; Iglesias, Maksimovic, Djene, Mata; Latasa, Mayoral
UNAVAILABLE: Carmona (Injured), Arambarri (Injured), Milla (Injured), Unal (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Despite their impressive start to this season, Real Madrid have been heavily reliant on moments of magic or quality from Jude Bellingham, as well as Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior. Now they are without Vinicius, they will have to use the presence and physicality of Joselu to play off and it could become quite laboured at the Bernabeu; especially against a Getafe side that are so direct and aggressive. Madrid remain the favourites for this one but it could well be a low-scoring victory for Los Blancos.
TIP: REAL MADRID TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
