Real Madrid’s La Liga title chase rolls into the southern outskirts of the capital on Wednesday, the place Getafe’s Coliseum guarantees little consolation for Carlo Ancelotti’s weary however decided aspect.
Still reeling from a painful Champions League exit by the hands of Arsenal – a 5-1 combination humbling – Madrid now flip totally towards a possible home double.
A Copa del Rey remaining looms this weekend in opposition to their archrivals, Barcelona, however first, the reigning Spanish champions should shut a four-point hole on the Catalans in league play.
Los Blancos snatched a dramatic 1-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday because of Federico Valverde’s stoppage-time screamer.
That victory prolonged their grip on second place, injecting contemporary perception right into a squad determined for redemption.
Wednesday’s opponents Getafe are stranded in twelfth, and whereas not in fast hazard, their current type – three defeats in 4 – leaves a lot to be desired.
A 4-0 demolition of Valladolid earlier this month feels distant after back-to-back losses to Las Palmas (3-1) and Espanyol (1-0), the latter compounded by Christantus Uche’s pink card.
Still, Jose Bordalas’ males maintain a nine-point buffer above the relegation zone and sit inside attain of the highest eight.
But their European hopes hinge on snapping a dreadful dwelling run – one win in seven on the Coliseum (D2, L4).
The lone vibrant spot? A 3-1 stunner over Atletico Madrid.
Beating Atleti’s metropolis rivals is one other beast altogether.
Getafe have misplaced six straight to Real Madrid since their final triumph in January 2022, failing to attain in 5 of these matches.
Madrid, in the meantime, are chasing a 3rd straight league double over Getafe.
They edged December’s reverse fixture 2-0 with objectives from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, and are gunning for a 3rd successive away league win – a feat they haven’t managed since final season.
Mbappe, Real’s high scorer, is again from suspension however nursing an ankle knock.
He could also be held again for Saturday’s remaining, with Ancelotti possible rotating his lineup.
Lucas Vazquez, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, and Brazilian teen Endrick might all characteristic, whereas Arda Guler pushes for an additional likelihood to shine.
Madrid stay with out Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao.
Ferland Mendy can be a doubt, having missed eight straight matches.
Getafe, lacking Uche by suspension, might recall Villarreal loanee Juan Bernat to the beginning XI. Diego Rico returns from a ban, whereas Allan Nyom is a late health name.
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