Real Madrid vs Getafe: Match Preview Ahead of LaLiga Clash and Copa del Rey Final

The visit to Getafe could be a turning point for Real Madrid in their LaLiga campaign, and a boost of momentum before their Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

Match Context

On Matchday 33, Real Madrid travels to face Getafe—a crucial fixture just days before their Copa del Rey showdown with Barça. These two matches could define their entire season.

In the next 180 minutes, everything is on the line. A win at Getafe would keep them alive in the LaLiga title race. But a loss? That could mean waving goodbye to LaLiga and heading into the Copa final with extra pressure on Carlo Ancelotti.

What’s at Stake for Real Madrid

If Madrid falls short in both competitions, their season might be seen as a disappointment. The Intercontinental Cup and the European Super Cup would be small consolation prizes. However, winning both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey would change everything—turning a rollercoaster season into a massive success.

A total of four titles in a single season would be a proud achievement for Florentino Pérez’s club and for Ancelotti, the most successful coach in Real Madrid history.

Team News: Real Madrid

Los Blancos head into this game fresh off a hard-fought 1–0 win over Athletic Club, sealed by a 93rd-minute goal from Valverde. They’re still recovering from their Champions League quarterfinal exit against Arsenal but remain determined to fight on.

Thibaut Courtois will start in goal, in what could be his final appearance before the Copa final. Ancelotti is still undecided between Courtois and Lunin for the big match.

In defense, Lucas Vázquez returns at right back, Fran García at left, and a central pairing of Raúl Asencio and David Alaba gives Rüdiger a rest.

In midfield, Valverde lines up with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Arda Güller. Brahim Díaz also returns to the starting eleven, replacing Jude Bellingham. Up front, Vinícius Júnior and Endrick—starting in place of Rodrygo—will lead the line. Kylian Mbappé remains out due to an ankle injury picked up against Arsenal.

Team News: Getafe

Getafe has dropped any hopes of European qualification. After back-to-back losses (1–3 to Las Palmas and 0–1 to Espanyol), manager José Bordalás has shifted focus fully to survival.

With 39 points, they need just one more win to virtually secure their spot in LaLiga for next season.

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Getafe vs Real Madrid Lineups

Getafe (predicted):
Soria; Juan Iglesias, Alderete, Duarte, Diego Rico; Milla, Djené; Terrats, Arambarri, Bernat or Coba; Juanmi.

Real Madrid (predicted):
Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Raúl Asencio, David Alaba, Fran García; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Arda Güller, Brahim Díaz; Vinícius Júnior, Endrick.