Real Madrid vs Getafe: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Real Madrid prepare to host Getafe on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Real Madrid, currently 2nd in the standings with 60 points from 25 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 33 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. The attack has been led by Kylian Mbappe, the leading goalscorer this season with 23 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Gonzalo Garcia, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Getafe, sitting 13th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Mauro Arambarri, who leads the scoring with 4 goals. Support has come from Borja Mayoral, Adrian Liso, Mario Martin, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Real Madrid and Getafe have favored Real Madrid, with Getafe claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Over the past few seasons, Real Madrid have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Osasuna, Real Madrid recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Courtois, Carreras, Alaba, Asencio, Carvajal, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Mbappe. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Getafe's last outing came against Sevilla, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Soria, Iglesias Sanchez, Romero, Abqar, Duarte, Femenia, Arambarri, Djene, Milla, Satriano, Vazquez. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Real Madrid are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Real Madrid and Getafe are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Real Madrid's fixtures have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Getafe's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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