Getafe host league leaders Real Madrid in the Madrid derby at the Coliseum on Sunday in a La Liga Matchday 9 fixture.
Fresh off the international break, Madrid will be keen to maintain their spot at the top of the table. Kylian Mbappe, who has been in sensational scoring form, is reportedly set to be available for Madrid despite recent ankle discomfort with the French national team.
Getafe, known for their pragmatic and hard-to-beat style under Jose Bordalas, will rely on their home advantage to try and frustrate the title contenders.
Xabi Alonso’s side needs to be wary of Getafe’s compact organization and counter-attacking threat, especially with a massive El Clasico looming next weekend.
Bordalas will have his full squad available for selection if DjeneDakonam and Jiri Letacek are deemed fit for the clash.
Getafe are likely to continue with their five-at-the-back setup, with Bordalas keen to gather the side’s lost defensive stability.
Adrian Liso will return to the starting lineup after returning from the U20 World Cup following Spain’s elimination.
Getafe predicted XI (5-3-2, right to left): Soria (GK) — Femenia, Djene, Duarte, Abqar, Rico — Milla, Martin, Arambarri — Mayoral, Liso.
Injured: Djene (doubt), Letacek (doubt)
Suspended: None
Real Madrid’s defensive concerns continue to mount ahead of Sunday’s clash, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy and Antonio Rudiger all sidelined.
Xabi Alonso is likely to make several adjustments to his lineup, potentially switching to a back three to compensate for the absences. Fede Valverde is expected to take up the right-back spot with Jude Bellingham, Aurelian Tchouameni and Arda Guler starting in midfield.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Courtois (GK) — Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras — Guler, Tchoumeni, Bellingham — Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Injured: Alexander-Arnold, Carvajal, Mendy, Rudiger.
