The Getafe team is set to face Villarreal at the Coliseum, with kickoff scheduled for 16:15. This match features two teams experiencing very different situations in the current league standings. Despite having gone three games without a loss under coach José Bordalás, Getafe finds itself only four points above the relegation zone. The competition remains tight, with the team positioned at 11th place; however, a small slip could quickly send them back into danger. After a recent victory at Mendizorroza, Getafe seeks to extend their success in front of their home crowd.
On the other side, Villarreal, guided by Marcelino García Toral, arrives in Madrid shorthanded due to player absences. Prior to the match, García Toral revealed in a press conference that two players are suffering from significant fever, making their availability uncertain.
The starting lineups for the teams are as follows:
For Getafe: David Soria; Kiko Femenía, Domingos Duarte, Abdel Abqar, Zaid Romero, Juan Iglesias; Djené Dakonam, Mauro Arambarri, Luis Milla; Luis Vázquez, Martín Satriano.
For Villarreal: Luiz Junior; Pau Navarro, Santiago Mouriño, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza; Dani Parejo, Pape Gueye, Nicolas Pépé, Tajon Buchanan; Hugo López, Tani Oluwaseyi.
In his pre-match remarks, coach José Bordalás reflected on the league’s competitive nature, which he likened to international leagues where numerous clubs vie for the championship. He noted, “I believe there is a significant level of equality. I had said it would be a season of high demand and difficulty, and that is evident. Every match is hard to win, and it has been clear for several seasons now that a lower-ranked team can surprise a top-tier team.”
This match presents an opportunity for both teams to secure crucial points as they navigate the challenging landscape of LaLiga.