Real Madrid Aims to Bounce Back Against Getafe in La Liga Clash

Real Madrid is set to host Getafe in a crucial La Liga match on Sunday, December 1, as they aim to recover from a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. The match, scheduled to kick off at 10:15 AM ET at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, is pivotal for Real Madrid’s title defense, especially after FC Barcelona‘s unexpected loss to Las Palmas on Saturday.

Despite their European woes, Real Madrid remains in contention for the La Liga title, trailing Barcelona by four points with a game in hand. However, the team is dealing with several injuries, including those to Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and David Alaba. Aurelien Tchouameni and Rodrygo are likely to return, but their availability is still uncertain.

Carlo Ancelotti‘s predicted lineup includes Thibaut Courtois in goal, with Lucas Vazquez at right-back, Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rudiger in central defense, and Fran Garcia at left-back. The midfield is expected to feature Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, and Dani Ceballos, while the attack will be led by Brahim Diaz, Kylian Mbappe, and potentially Endrick or another forward.

Getafe, on the other hand, is struggling to find form this season but has won their last two matches, including a 3-0 victory over Manises in the Copa del Rey. They will be without key players Djene and Bertug Yildirim due to suspension, and Carles Alena and Borja Mayoral are sidelined with injuries. Alvaro Rodriguez, on loan from Real Madrid, is expected to lead the line for Getafe.

The match can be watched live in the U.S. via ESPN+, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Real Madrid is favored to win, with odds of -319, while Getafe is at +1000.

Historically, Real Madrid has a strong record against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu, having won 17 out of 19 meetings. Despite their current injuries and recent form, Real Madrid is expected to secure a victory to maintain pressure on league leaders Barcelona.