The home side is currently 19th on the league table with 28 points from 32 games, while the visitors are in 3rd place with 72 points from 32 games.
A win for the troubled Getafe can see them climb to 17th place, while a defeat can see them end the match day at the bottom of the standings. A win for Real Madrid can see them rise to 2nd place, while a defeat can leave them no lower than their current position.
Getafe fighting for their livesGetafe, who have been in the top flight since 2004, face the real problem of relegation as they lie two points adrift of safety with 6 games of the season left. The manager will be looking to instill some fight in his players to ensure they avoid the drop, and they will need all of that fight against a gallant Real Madrid side.
The Deep Blues, managed by Juan Esnaidar are in dismal form, with two draws and three defeats in their last five outings. These draws were against Sevilla (1-1 on March 5), and Eibar (1-1 on March 18).
The relegation threatened team have however lost their last three games on the road, succumbing to Barcelona (6-0 on March 12), Rayo Vallecano (2-0 on April 1), and Villarreal (2-0 on April 10).
Real Madrid refuse to stay downReal Madrid are showing the mettle of champions at the moment, cutting Barcelona’s lead at the top of the table from 12 points to 4 points in just 3 weeks. They also rescued their Champions League campaign from the brink, reversing a 2-0 first leg defeat to triumph 3-2 on aggregate.
Los Blancos, managed by Zinedane Zidane, are in very good form, with four wins and one defeat in their last five games in all competitions. These wins were against Sevilla (4-0 on March 20), Real Madrid (1-2 on April 2), Eibar (4-0 on April 9), and Wolfsburg in the Champions League (3-0 on April 12).
The only recent defeat for the title challengers was the first leg Champions League quarter final defeat to Wolfsburg (2-0 on April 6).
One time Real Madrid player Pedro Leon will be wanting to prove a point against the team who never gave him a chance. A battling performance will be needed from him in this match if his team is to prevent their visitors from hitting them with an embarrassing score line. Cristiano Ronaldo was his team’s savior in their Champions League quarter final second leg, scoring a hatrick to overcome the 2-0 deficit. His manager will be hoping for more of the same from his talisman if they are to catch Barcelona in the race for the title.
Getafe are in such poor form, they will need to set up the barricades in this game. Real Madrid to win this game comfortably.