Carlo Ancelotti rotated players against the Azulón side as Real Madrid prepared for a looming Champions League clash with Manchester City.
Real Madrid welcomes Getafe this Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu in a Madrid derby that will set the stage for the crucial second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal against Manchester City, scheduled for the following Wednesday. In that sense, the match against Getafe becomes a pivotal moment in the season for Ancelotti’s squad, even though the game is treated as a step ahead of the big European tie.
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Everything suggests that Carletto might rotate again against Getafe. The Italian coach does not typically shake things up, but he could give some minutes to players who have seen fewer opportunities this term, with the City clash clearly in sight.
Madrid’s possibly unusual starting XI
Thus, Ancelotti could unveil a bold lineup featuring players who have had limited minutes this season. If Alvaro Odriozola and Jesus Vallejo, who have barely featured this term, line up alongside a back four with Nacho Fernández and probably Antonio Rüdiger, Thibaut Courtois would start in goal, signaling that Andriy Lunin might not be granted minutes here.
In midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni is almost certain to appear, likely flanked by Marco Asensio and a third midfielder who could come from Eduardo Camavinga or Fede Valverde, while Dani Ceballos remains unavailable due to injury. In attack, Mariano Díaz and Eden Hazard could get a rare start, possibly supported by Lucas Vázquez. There might even be opportunities for Real Madrid Castilla players such as Sergio Arribas, Mario Martín, or Álvaro Rodríguez to be included in the matchday squad or starting eleven.
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Getafe, aiming to seize Madrid’s moment
On the Getafe side, the visitors arrive at the Bernabéu looking to capitalize on Madrid’s situation and push to climb away from the relegation zone. José Bordalás’s team sit on 34 points and will seek points to ease their plight. They face a challenge with Damián Suárez and their top scorer Enes Ünal unavailable due to injuries. Additionally, Mauro Arambarri, a key midfielder, is in discomfort, and his participation remains uncertain.
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LINEUPS OF REAL MADRID VS. GETAFE
Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Courtois; Odriozola, Vallejo/Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Fede Valverde/Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Asensio; Lucas Vázquez, Mariano, Rodrygo or Hazard/Vinicius
Getafe (1-4-3-3): David Soria; Juan Iglesias, Djené, Mitrovic, Gastón Álvarez; Maksimovic, Luis Milla, Arambarri/Algobia; Arnárez, Borja Mayoral, Jaime Mata
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