Real Madrid versus Getafe – Match Preview: La Liga
Real Madrid will look to keep up the pressure on Barcelona as the Spanish Primera Division draws to a close. Los Blancos host Getafe on Tuesday 10th May, 2011 at Santiago Bernabéu, thus let’s take a look at how both
the outfits might approach the match in order to gain all three points...
Real Madrid
The pressure is on Jose Mourinho’s team now to push Barcelona in the Spanish Primera Division rankings. If Real Madrid fail to win against Getafe, the title race will be over and Barcelona will be awarded the title at Nou Camp
on Wednesday. However Real Madrid have shown that they are experts in getting the job done against the lesser sides in La Liga.
Last weekend, Real Madrid demolished Sevilla as Cristiano Ronaldo netted four goals in order to fire Madrid towards a 2-6 win. Out of their last five competitive fixtures, Real have won two, lost two and drawn once. Their two losses
came against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final and Real Zaragoza in the Spanish Primera division.
Getafe
Currently Getafe are just a single point above the relegation zone in the La liga table at the 16th place spot. The Spanish minnows have had a terrible season thus far as they have won two and lost three out of their
last five competitive matchups.
Not only have that, Getafe been woeful on their travels. The
Azulones have only won three matches out of the 17 that they have played away from the comfort of their home stadium. Additionally José Miguel Gonzalez’s team have also conceded a total of 29 goals in their away matches, a statistic which showcases
as to why Getafe have failed to gain favourable results on their travels.
Team News
Real Madrid will be without their right back, Sergio Ramos for the match against Getafe. Ramos is serving his one match ban. However, Mourinho will welcome back Angel Di Maria and Ricardo Carvalho as both of them have served their
one-match bans respectively. Sami Khedira and Fernando Gago are still injured for the former European champions.
Expected Real Madrid line up: Iker Casillas, Pepe, Alvaro Arbeloa, Marcelo, Ricardo Carvalho, Xabi Alonso, Lassana Diarra, Ricardo Kaka, Angel Di Maria, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain
Getafe are struggling as several of their first team stars are struggling with suspensions and injuries. Juan Albin, Rafa Lopez and Jaime Gavilan are all scheduled to miss the mini-Madrid derby against Real Madrid due to their
fitness issues.
Expected Getafe line up: Oscar Ustari, Mane, Marcano, Cata Diaz, Miguel Torres, Adrian Sardinero, Sanchez Mata, Derek Boateng, Pedro Rios, Adrian Colunga, Miku
Key Players
Cristiano Ronaldo will be the main man for Real Madrid. The Portuguese forward is currently the top scorer in the Spanish Primera Division with 33 goals, two more than Lionel Messi who is at 31. With Barcelona playing on Wednesday,
Ronaldo will be trying his utmost to add to his lead at the top of the goal scoring charts in La Liga as the race for the Spanish league title is all but over for Real Madrid.
On the other hand, Getafe will bank on their star striker Pedro Rios to hit the jackpot against Real Madrid. The Spanish target-man has netted six goals for the minnows of the La Liga in the Spanish Primera Division. He scored
in Getafe’s latest win over Almeria at the weekend as well.
Prediction
Despite Getafe’s determination to fight their way out of the relegation mess they find themselves in at the moment, Real Madrid will prove to be overwhelming for their neighbours. Los Blancos have too much quality and depth in
their side to falter against Getafe especially when it means a pre-mature title triumph for Pep Guardiola’s men. Prediction: 4-1 to Real Madrid.
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