21 August 2021, 16:47 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Spanish La Liga fixture, Getafe C.F. vs. Sevilla F.C. kicks off at 19:00 (GMT+1) on Monday, August 23 at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez Stadium.
Preview Getafe La Liga, Aug 23, 2021
Preview Getafe Club de Futbol return behind the opening day 1-0 defeat to Valencia on the road at the Mestalla Stadium. The game finished with ten men on both sides but Getafe gained the numerical advantage as early as the third minute. After a VAR review, Valencia's Hugo Guillamon (R. 3’) was sent off for an excessive challenge on a blue shirt. Despite being the side with a man down, Valencia pressed and were given the opportunity to put themselves in front after Denis Cheryshev was brought down in the box. Carlos Soler (11’ P.) stepped up and sent David Soria in the wrong direction for the only goal of the game. Getafe had a few clear-cut chances to get back into the game, but outstanding goalkeeping from Mamardashvili denied them on every opportunity. After the debut defeat as coach of Getafe, Michel would be looking to bounce back from the narrow loss on Match Day 2 when the Deep Blue Ones make their second appearance of the season. A defensive 5—3—2 formation with the attacking duo of Unal and Ramirez is expected from Michel. With the exception of Eric Cabaco who remains suspended after picking up a red in Friday’s game against Valencia, Michel will have the luxury of making his selection from a fully fit squad.
Preview Sevilla La Liga, Aug 23, 2021
Preview Meanwhile, Sevilla returns behind the opening day 3-0 win over newly-promoted Rayo Vallecano. The Sevillistas picked up the numerical advantage sixteen minutes inside the first-half after Rayo’s goalkeeper, Luca Zidane (R. 16’) was sent off for a foul on a Sevilla shirt. Youssef En-Nesyri (19’ P.) converted the following penalty after sending the substitute goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski the wrong way. A huge slice of luck in the shape of a deflection saw Erik Lamela (55’) score his first of the game before sliding in for the second, twenty-four minutes later (79’). An impressed Julen Lopetegui will return with three points in the bag while aiming to select three more at the expense of his counterpart, Michel. An attacking 3—4—3 formation or its close variant, a 3—4—2—1 with Youssef En-Nesyri in attack is anticipated from the 54-year-old coach on Monday. Óliver Torres remains doubtful due to a leg injury and could be absent when Sevilla makes their second appearance of the season. With the exemption of Óliver Torres, Julen Lopetegui will also enjoy the luxury of making a selection from a fully fit squad.