Getafe vs Atletico Madrid: Preview, Prediction & Lineups | La Liga 2025/26

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Getafe vs Atletico Madrid Preview, Prediction & Lineups La Liga 2025/26

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Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Match Preview

The Coliseum in Getafe hosts a fierce “mini-Madrid derby” this Sunday as Getafe CF welcome Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.¹ This fixture is historically a bruising encounter, often defined by intense physicality and tactical discipline rather than free-flowing football.

For Getafe, this is a chance to claim a massive scalp after a mixed run of form that saw them lose narrowly to Real Madrid but thrash Inter de Valdemoro in the Cup. For Atletico, it is a critical test of depth. Coming off tough wins against Levante and Union SG, Los Colchoneros are battling significant injury doubts to key stars like Jan Oblak and Giuliano Simeone.² Can Jose Bordalás’s “Blue Wall” frustrate their city rivals, or will Atletico’s quality shine through?

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Quick Match Info

Fixture: Getafe vs Atletico Madrid
Competition: La Liga (Matchday 14)
Venue: Coliseum, Getafe (Capacity: 16,500)
Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025
Kickoff Time: 17:30 GMT / 18:30 CET / 23:00 IST
Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández (Expected)
VAR: César Soto Grado
TV Channel (UK): Premier Sports 1, LaLigaTV
TV Channel (USA): ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
TV Channel (India): GXR, Sports18
Live Stream: ESPN+, JioStar (India)

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

Getafe:

Position: Mid-table (Fighting for consistency).
Form: Volatile. A massive 11-0 Cup win boosted morale, but a recent 1-0 loss to Mallorca brought them back to earth.
Current Challenge: Breaking down top-tier defenses. They failed to score against both Real Madrid and Mallorca in recent weeks.

Atletico Madrid:

Position: Top 4 (Chasing the title pack).
Form: Resilient. They have won 3 of their last 4, including a solid 3-1 win vs Levante, bouncing back from a heavy 4-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal in late October.
Current Challenge: Surviving an injury crisis. With Le Normand out and Oblak questionable, their usually rock-solid defense looks vulnerable.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — What’s at Stake

For Getafe:

Derby Pride: Beating their “big brother” neighbors is always the highlight of the season for Getafe fans. It would also distance them further from the relegation scrap.

For Atletico Madrid:

Title Momentum: You cannot drop points in these gritty away games if you want to catch Barcelona or Real Madrid. A win here proves they can “win ugly” even without their best XI.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Team Form

Getafe (Last 5 Matches):

L vs Mallorca (0-1)
W vs Girona (2-1)
W vs Inter de Valdemoro (11-0 – Copa del Rey)
W vs Athletic Bilbao (1-0)
L vs Real Madrid (0-1)¹²

Atletico Madrid (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Levante (3-1)
W vs Royale Union SG (3-1 – UCL)
W vs Sevilla (3-0)
W vs Real Betis (2-0)
L vs Arsenal (0-4 – UCL)

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Team News

Getafe:

Davinchi: Out (Knee Injury).
Kiko Femenia: Questionable (Knock – Late fitness test).
Yvan Neyou: Questionable (Muscle Injury).
Borja Mayoral: Available (Expected to start and lead the line).

Atletico Madrid:

Robin Le Normand: Out (Knee Injury – A major loss for the backline).
Jan Oblak: Questionable (The captain left the Slovenia camp with an injury; Juan Musso is on standby).¹⁹
Giuliano Simeone: Questionable (Muscle discomfort in training; unlikely to start).
Antoine Griezmann: Available (Rested during the break, fully fit).

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Head to Head

09 Mar 2025: Getafe 2–1 Atl. Madrid
05 Feb 2025: Atl. Madrid 5–0 Getafe (Copa del Rey)
15 Dec 2024: Atl. Madrid 1–0 Getafe
04 Aug 2024: Getafe 1–3 Atl. Madrid (Friendly)
16 May 2024: Getafe 0–3 Atl. Madrid

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Predicted Lineups

Getafe (4-4-2):

Bordalás will stick to his compact, aggressive 4-4-2.

GK: David Soria
RB: Juan Iglesias
CB: Djené Dakonam (C)
CB: Omar Alderete
LB: Diego Rico
RM: Carles Pérez
CM: Mauro Arambarri
CM: Luis Milla
LM: Álex Sola
ST: Christantus Uche
ST: Borja Mayoral

Atletico Madrid (5-3-2):

With Le Normand out and Oblak doubtful, Musso likely starts in goal.

GK: Juan Musso
RWB: Nahuel Molina
CB: Axel Witsel
CB: José María Giménez
CB: Clément Lenglet
LWB: Samuel Lino
CM: Rodrigo De Paul
CM: Koke (C)
CM: Conor Gallagher
FW: Antoine Griezmann
FW: Julián Álvarez

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Impact Bench Options

Getafe:

Peter Federico: The young winger offers pace and trickery off the bench if Getafe needs to chase a goal late on.

Atletico Madrid:

Alexander Sørloth: The giant Norwegian striker is the perfect “Plan B” if Getafe’s low block proves too difficult to break down.
Angel Correa: The ultimate super-sub, known for scoring late winners in tight games.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Tactical Outlook

Getafe:

Playing Style: “Bordalás-Ball.” Expect time-wasting, tactical fouls, and a very deep defensive line. They will look to disrupt Atletico’s rhythm and hit long balls to Mayoral and Uche to hold up play.
Weakness: Creativity. Against a set defense like Atletico’s, Getafe often struggles to create clear chances from open play.

Atletico Madrid:

Playing Style: Patient Possession. Simeone’s side has evolved to play more with the ball. Griezmann will drop deep to link play, trying to pull Getafe’s center-backs out of position for Julián Álvarez to run in behind.
Strength: The Counter-Press. With Gallagher and De Paul in midfield, Atletico’s energy to win the ball back instantly will be key to preventing Getafe counters.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Djené Dakonam vs. Julián Álvarez	The Rock vs. The Spider: Djené is aggressive and loves a physical duel. Álvarez is elusive. If Álvarez drags Djené out of position, gaps will open.	Atl. Madrid
Mauro Arambarri vs. Conor Gallagher	Midfield War: Two of the hardest-working midfielders in La Liga. Expect yellow cards and tackles flying in this zone.	Tie
Borja Mayoral vs. José Giménez	Target Man vs. Enforcer: Mayoral needs to hold the ball up for Getafe to breathe. Giménez will try to dominate him in the air.	Atl. Madrid

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Spotlight Players

David Soria (Getafe):

If Getafe is to get a result, Soria needs to be the Man of the Match. With Atletico likely to dominate possession and shots, he will be the busiest man on the pitch. His shot-stopping has saved Getafe points many times this season.

Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid):

“La Araña” has settled well but needs to deliver in these gritty away games. His movement is world-class, and against a static Getafe defense, his ability to turn and shoot quickly in the box could be the difference-maker.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Fan Reactions

Getafe Fans:

“They beat us 5-0 in the Cup last time… we owe them one. Coliseum needs to be a fortress!”

“Without Oblak, they are vulnerable. Shoot on sight!”

Atletico Fans:

“Getafe away is like a visit to the dentist. Painful, but necessary.”

“Hope Musso is ready. We can’t afford any slip-ups with Real Madrid winning.”

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Where to Watch

UK: Premier Sports 1, LaLigaTV
USA: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
India: GXR, Sports18, JioStar
Spain: DAZN LaLiga

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Match-Defining Factors

The “Oblak” Absence: If Jan Oblak misses out, Getafe will be emboldened to test Juan Musso early. Goalkeeper instability can make the whole defense nervous.
Discipline: This fixture often sees red cards. If either team loses their head (and a player), the game script will flip instantly.
Set Pieces: Both teams rely heavily on corners and free-kicks. A single header from Giménez or Alderete could decide a tight 1-0 game.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Prediction

Score Prediction: Getafe 0–1 Atletico Madrid

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Atletico Madrid to Win (Narrowly).
Total Goals: Under 2.5 Goals (Classic Simeone vs Bordalas style).
Card Market: Over 5.5 Cards (High probability of a physical, feisty derby).

Analysis: This won’t be pretty. Getafe will park the bus and try to make it a war of attrition. However, Atletico possesses just enough individual quality in Griezmann and Álvarez to unlock the door once. Expect a low-scoring, tense affair settled by a single moment of magic.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — Final Word

Sunday evenings at the Coliseum are never easy for visitors, and Atletico Madrid knows they are in for a fight. Getafe will look to disrupt, frustrate, and bruise their city rivals, but Simeone’s men have found a way to grind out results recently. With crucial points at stake in the title race, expect Atletico’s “suffering” DNA to carry them over the line, even if it’s by the finest of margins.

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid — FAQs

When is the Getafe vs Atletico Madrid match?

The match kicks off on Sunday, 23 November 2025, at 17:30 GMT (23:00 IST).

Is Jan Oblak playing?

Jan Oblak is listed as Questionable due to an injury sustained on international duty. Juan Musso is expected to start if Oblak isn’t 100%.

What was the score in the last match?

Getafe surprisingly beat Atletico 2-1 in their last meeting in March 2025, snapping a long losing streak.

Where can I watch the match in India?

You can stream the match live on the GXR app, JioStar, or watch on Sports18.

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