20 September 2021, 09:50 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, Getafe CF vs. Atletico Madrid, kicks off at 18:30 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, September 21 at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
Preview Getafe La Liga, Sep 21, 2021
Preview Getafe were thrashed 3-0 by Rayo Vallecano on Matchday 5 at the Estadio de Vallecas. Oscar Trejo (9' P.) converted from the penalty spot in the opening minutes before Pathe Ciss (78') doubled Vallecano's lead with twelve minutes left on the clock. Three minutes later, Radamel Falcao (81') wrapped up the three points for Rayo and condemned Getafe to their fifth defeat in as many games: LLLLL. Having no points, the club sits at 19th place with a goal difference of -7 after five games: 0W, 0D, & 5L. Since his appointment in May, Míchel has failed to win a single game in charge across all competitions. On Tuesday, he will return with more question marks as his grip on the job continues to dangle by a thin thread. The 58-year-old will be in the run for at least a draw, knowing a victory over the Spanish champions would be a near-impossible task. In the last game against Rayo Vallecano, he had lined up the 4—2—3—1 formation, but that failed to yield any of the desired results. A defeat on Tuesday could be the final straw, and Michel may opt for a defensive 5—4—1 formation against an attacking-minded Atletico Madrid to avoid the axe. Jakub Jankto and Erick Cabaco remain in doubt for this fixture against Atletico Madrid.
Preview Atlético Madrid La Liga, Sep 21, 2021
Preview Atletico Madrid will return after Saturday's goalless draw against Athletic Club at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. With a few outstanding games yet to be played, the champions are currently at the top of the Spanish LaLiga table. After 489 delicate passes, while having 55% of the ball, ATM had 14 shots with 2 on target in the game against Athletic Club. The draw leaves the La Liga champions unbeaten (WWDWD) and with 11 points after five games: 3W, 2D, & 0L. Manager Diego Simeone will be in the hunt for a win, considering this is an easy fixture on paper. In the game against Espanyol on Matchday 4, Diego Simeone emerged with the duo of Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann in attack. However, the former was dropped in Sunday's fixture against Athletic Club, with Angel Correa getting the nod for the start in the 3—5—2 formation. Luis Suarez is expected to make his return to the starting line-up against Getafe on Tuesday. João Félix (R. 78') picked up a red card for dissent in Sunday's game after a rude gesture directed at the man in the middle earned him a second yellow. He remains suspended for this fixture against Getafe. Thomas Lemar (muscle injury) remains in doubt for this game.