Getafe are gearing up for a midweek showdown at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, where they’ll welcome title-chasing Real Madrid in a La Liga battle under the Wednesday night lights.
Sitting comfortably mid-table in 12th place with 39 points, Getafe have had a bumpy ride on home turf lately—dropping three of their last six matches at the Coliseum in all competitions. The blue half of Madrid will need to dig deep if they want to buck the trend.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have been firing on all cylinders. With 69 points and sitting pretty near the top of the table, Los Blancos have turned on the style, chalking up five wins in their last six league outings.
History hasn’t been kind to Getafe in this fixture either. The numbers don’t lie—six straight losses to Real Madrid have made this a mountain they’ve yet to climb.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Getafe vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: ESPN 2
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What time does Getafe vs. Real Madrid kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Coliseum in Getafe, Spain and kicks off on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 12:30 p.m. |
Getafe vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news
Getafe’s medical crew will be keeping a close eye on Allan Nyom, who sat out Friday’s loss to Espanyol nursing a knock. Whether he’s fit to suit up for the midweek clash remains up in the air.
One player who definitely won’t be in the mix is Uche, after he saw red in dramatic fashion at the Stage Front Stadium. His suspension leaves a gap in the lineup — one that could pave the way for Juan Bernat’s return. The Villarreal loanee was benched last time out but might just get the nod this time around.
Meanwhile, Diego Rico is set to rejoin the fray after serving a one-match suspension, and there’s a chance Juanmi also earns a starting spot, as the Azulones look to shuffle the deck and bounce back in front of their home crowd.
Getafe predicted XI (4-5-1, right to left): Soria (GK) — Djene, Duarte, Alderete, Rico — Coba, Terrats, Milla, Arambarri, Bernat — Juanmi.
Injured: Lewandowski (thigh), Balde (hamstring), Casado (knee), Bernal (knee).
Suspended: None.
Real Madrid are still without a couple of familiar faces on the injury list, as Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao remain long-term absentees. Ferland Mendy’s also walking the tightrope — the full-back has been sidelined for eight straight games with a hamstring issue and could miss out yet again.
Star striker Kylian Mbappe has already served his one-game suspension after that straight red against Alaves, but there’s another cloud hanging over him — this time in the form of an ankle injury picked up in the Champions League loss to Arsenal. Word around the camp is that he might be good to go from the bench, though Real aren’t about to roll the dice with the Copa del Rey final looming large on Saturday.
With silverware on the line this weekend, Carlo Ancelotti could opt to shuffle the deck midweek. Don’t be surprised to see the likes of Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba, Fran Garcia, Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz, and Endrick getting a run in the starting XI, as Los Blancos try to keep their stars fresh and their rhythm intact.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia — Valverde, Tchouameni — Brahim, Guler, Rodrygo — Endrick
Injured: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Kylian Mbappe.
Suspended: Maffeo (yellow accumulation), D. Rodriguez (yellow accumulation).
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, April 23
- Athletic Club vs. Las Palmas (1:00 p.m.)
- Celta Vigo vs. Villarreal (1:00 p.m.)
- Deportivo Alavés vs. Real Sociedad (3:30 p.m.)
- Getafe vs. Real Madrid (3:30 p.m.)
Thursday, April 24
- Leganés vs. Girona (1:00 p.m.)
- Osasuna vs. Sevilla (1:00 p.m.)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano (3:30 p.m.)
- Real Betis vs. Real Valladolid (3:30 p.m.)
Friday, April 25
- Villarreal vs. Espanyol (10:15 p.m.)
