Real Madrid are missing out on several key players but still have the quality to get the win against Getafe at home.
Match info: La Liga
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Date: Sunday, 1st December 2024
Time: 4:15 pm Nigerian time
Real Madrid will be aiming to recover from a disappointing result in the Champions League when they continue their La Liga campaign with a clash against Getafe at Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon.
Los Blancos were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the European Cup on Wednesday night, while Getafe will enter the contest off the back of a 3-0 victory over Manises in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday evening.
Head-to-head:
- Real Madrid have won 29 of the last 39 meetings between the two teams.
- Getafe have recorded 6 victories.
- The remaining 4 clashes ended in draws.
- Real Madrid have won the last 5 encounters, conceding just 1 goal.
Form:
- Real Madrid in the league: W-W-L-W-W
- Real Madrid in all competitions: L-L-W-W-L
- Getafe in the League: D-D-L-L-W
- Getafe in all competitions: D-L-L-W-W
Team News:
- Aurélien Tchouaméni, Daniel Carvajal, David Alaba, Éder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, and Vinicius Junior will miss the game due to injury for Real Madrid. Rodrygo is back in training.
- Bertug Yildirim and Djené are suspended for Getafe in this game. Carles Alena is ruled out with injury.
Player(s) to watch:
- Kylian Mbappe has not had that effect for the Madrid giants in his first season but he will still be the player to watch out for in this game. He has scored nine goals and provided two assists in the 18 games played across competitions so far this season. Mbappé is known for his blistering pace, often compared to Usain Bolt. His acceleration and top speed are among the elite in football, allowing him to outrun defenders. Despite his speed, he has remarkable agility, enabling quick changes in direction.
- Mauro Arambarri is the player to watch out for Getafe in this game. He has scored four goals in the 14 games played so far across competitions this season. Arambarri is recognized for his strong defensive skills, often described as a ball-winning midfielder. His ability to intercept passes, make tackles, and break up opposition plays is one of his primary attributes. Arambarri is known for his tenacity in the tackle, providing solid protection to his team’s defense.