Real Madrid Faces Getafe in Key La Liga Match

MADRID, Spain – After the FIFA break, La Liga returns this weekend with a matchup featuring Real Madrid and Getafe.

The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, at the Coliseum in Getafe. Real Madrid aims to secure a victory to maintain its top position in the league.

Getafe comes into the match after a 2-1 loss against Osasuna. Although Borja Mayoral scored first for Getafe in the 23rd minute, Osasuna made a comeback, leaving Getafe in 11th place with 11 points.

On the other hand, Real Madrid is riding high following a 3-1 win against Villarreal, thanks to a double from Brazilian Vinicius Júnior and a goal from Frenchman Kylian Mbappé. They are currently leading the league with 21 points, having lost only once this season under coach Xabi Alonso.

The last encounter between these two teams at the Coliseum ended with a narrow victory for Real Madrid. The last five matches have all gone in favor of the visitors, putting Getafe in a challenging position.

Real Madrid will be without several key players due to injuries, including Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Additionally, Mbappé and Argentinian Franco Mastantuono are uncertain due to physical issues arising from international duty, as the team may choose to rest them for El Clásico.

According to Opta, a predictive analytics company, Real Madrid is favored to win with a 64.2% chance, while a draw stands at 21.1%, and Getafe at 14.7%.