Boasting the impressive record of seven wins from eight league games this season, Real Madrid have every reason to approach this match with confidence. An uncharacteristic 5-2 loss against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid has ruined Real Madrid’s perfect record, but since that defeat Los Blancos have bounced back strongly. 

They eased past Kairat Almaty by a 5-0 scoreline, making it two wins from two in the Champions League. Los Blancos then beat an in-form Villarreal side 3-1 at the Bernabeu, courtesy of a Vinicius Jr brace. 

Real Madrid have had the upper hand in this matchup against Getafe in recent seasons, winning each of the last seven head-to-head encounters. It finished 1-0 when these sides last met back in April, but Kylian Mbappe was a notable absentee from that match, while Arda Guler scored the winning goal. Getafe last beat Real Madrid back in 2022, holding on to a 1-0 victory at the Coliseum Stadium.

Despite sitting top of La Liga, Real Madrid have still conceded nine goals from their eight league matches, keeping just one clean sheet from their last six. The key reason for their success has been their free-scoring nature, but they have at times been left wanting defensively. 

Los Blancos also have a multitude of defensive injuries to contend with, so Xabi Alonso may be forced into selecting a makeshift backline. Both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal have missed the last few weeks through injury, so are unlikely to start here with a lack of match sharpness. Dean Huijsen is sidelined along with Antonio Rudiger, leaving Real Madrid further depleted at centre back. 

Although Getafe lost 1-0 in this fixture last season, they did manage to score against both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Coliseum Stadium, so they will be confident of contributing to the scoreline against the league-leaders.

Mbappe picked up an injury late on against Azerbaijan during the October international break, and missed out against Iceland in the proceeding game, but he provided a major boost to Real Madrid fans as he is set to be available for selection this weekend. 

Before his withdrawal, the Frenchman did manage to get on the scoresheet against Azerbaijan in that World Cup qualifying match, meaning he extended his scoring streak to 10 consecutive games in all competitions. The 26-year-old has been in scintillating form this campaign, and he already has nine league goals to his name. 

Mbappe has simply been on another level this term, and he is well on track to retain his Pichichi trophy - Julian Alvarez is currently his closest competitor with six goals. Mbappe bagged a hat-trick against Kairat Almaty on his last European outing, after scoring a brace against Marseille in Champions League matchday 1.

Real Madrid completed the league double over Getafe last season, but the hosts can be a stubborn opponent to face, particularly at the Coliseum Stadium. Getafe gave Los Blancos a real run for their money when they last hosted Real Madrid, as they racked up 20 shots worth 2.36 xG to no avail. Mauro Arambarri accounted for three of those efforts, and he was guilty of missing a big chance. 

The 30-year-old has managed the most attempts for Getafe this season, averaging 1.54 shots per 90, and has become their primary attacking option following the departure of Christantus Uche. Arambarri managed to land this selection against the big boys last season on home turf, registering three shots (and a goal) against Barcelona before being replaced at half time, while also scoring a brace against Atletico Madrid from four shots in total.