Real Madrid seeks redemption against Getafe after a tough loss in the Champions League
Getafe is in 15th place in the league, having won only two of their 14 matches. They have managed to draw seven times, showing they can defend well. For instance, they only allowed one goal against Barcelona, which highlights their strong defense.
Real Madrid has struggled in the UEFA Champions League this season, losing three out of five matches. However, they have performed better in La Liga, even if their play has not been convincing. After the international break, the team seemed to improve, creating more chances in attack.
Despite this, the loss to Liverpool reminded them that they still have work to do to compete with the best teams in Europe. It is crucial for Real Madrid to shake off the negative result and come out strong against Getafe. They need to close the gap with Barcelona quickly.
Vinicius Jr. is still out due to injury, which puts extra pressure on the rest of the team and manager Carlo Ancelotti. The team needs to find a way to score without their star player.
The defeat against Liverpool showed how much they rely on Vinicius for attacking power. Without him, they struggled to create chances and were not a threat in the final third. Kylian Mbappe has also faced criticism for his performance, and Brahim Diaz showed some promise but could not break through Liverpool’s defense.
Ancelotti needs to rethink his attack for the match against Getafe. Rodrygo Goes is back but may not start due to his recent injury. Brahim will likely continue on the right, with Mbappe on the left.
Rumors suggest that Ancelotti might switch to a 4-3-3 formation to boost the attack. Young player Endrick could get a chance to start as the center-forward. Getafe is known for their strong defense, so breaking through will be a challenge for Real Madrid.
Injuries have also hit Real Madrid hard. Eduardo Camavinga left the Liverpool game injured, and three other players finished with discomfort. While some key players are fit, Camavinga will be out for at least two weeks.
His absence is a significant loss, as he was the main backup for Aurelien Tchouameni in defensive midfield. The manager will need to find a strong midfield combination to handle Getafe’s counterattacks.
With Lucas Vazquez back, Federico Valverde is likely to play as the pivot. If Ancelotti sticks with a 4-3-3, he will need two more midfielders, one of whom will be Jude Bellingham. The other spot will be a tough choice between Luka Modric, Arda Guler, and Dani Ceballos. Modric is a safe choice, but Guler might be better suited against a team that plays defensively.
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