Getafe welcome Málaga to the Coliseum at 14:00 in a seventh-round LaLiga fixture carrying immediate weight for both sides after defeats last time out. José Bordalás’ team were beaten 1-0 by Betis at the Benito Villamarín, while Málaga lost 3-1 at home to Villarreal.
Coliseum afternoon: key milestones before kick-off
- Getafe arrive with David Soria set for his 300th LaLiga appearance for the club. He will become only the second player in Getafe’s top-flight history to reach that mark, following Djené, who has made 310 league appearances.
- Málaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero comes into the match with 22 saves this season. Only Julen Agirrezabala, with 26, and Álvaro Valles, with 25, have stopped more shots in the competition.
- Bordalás declined to focus on refereeing matters before the game, saying: “This is not the time to talk about referees.”
- Málaga coach Funes urged his squad to shut out the noise surrounding the club, insisting that everything else must be kept outside the dressing room.
- Getafe’s league goals this season have come from Enes Ünal, Satriano and Terrats. Málaga’s scorers are Chupe, Niño and Dotor.
Team news
Getafe have selected a two-man attack, with Ünal partnered by Satriano. Mojica and Terrats return to the starting side, in a line-up expected to retain the defensive security associated with Bordalás’ 5-3-2 approach.
Málaga’s principal change is the inclusion of Jauregi, while Berrocal makes his first start.
Getafe XI
- David Soria
- Andrés García
- Djené
- Zaid Romero
- Mojica
- Gudelj
- Terrats
- Francho
- Satriano
- Iván
- Enes Ünal
Málaga XI
- Alfonso Herrero
- Rafita
- Recio
- Berrocal
- Salinas
- Dani Lorenzo
- Dotor
- Rafa Rodríguez
- Larrubia
- Joaquín
- Jauregi
Getafe’s players have already arrived at the Coliseum, where Soria’s landmark appearance adds another thread to an afternoon in which both teams need a response after their previous league setbacks.
