Verdict: Vinicius Junior to score anytime
Best Odds: 21/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Turning their attention back to La Liga duties on Monday night, Real Madrid will welcome local rivals Getafe to the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid
Starting with the hosts, suffering spectacular last-gasp heartbreak away at Osasuna last weekend as they eventually slumped to an infamous 2-1 loss, Real Madrid also sacrificed their spot at the top of the La Liga table. However, despite their public domestic blip in Navarre, Alvaro Arbeloa’s superstar squad claimed an immediate response in midweek. Extending on their Champions League adventure as they claimed a controversial 3-1 aggregate victory against Benfica, Los Blancos have won five of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Knowing that they can’t afford another costly domestic slip-up on Monday night, Madrid will be excited by their extended dominance on home soil. Including a 4-1 romp against Real Sociedad earlier in the month, Arbeloa’s side have won all of their previous seven consecutive showdowns at the Bernabeu by an aggregate score of 23-5.
Real Madrid Team News
Missing out on Wednesday night with a reported knee injury, Real Madrid are sweating over the fitness of attacking talisman and leading goalscorer Kylian Mbappe. Not featuring over the past month, England international Jude Bellingham remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury and will not play any part on Monday night.
Enjoying what has become a sensational run and notching consecutive Champions League strikes against Benfica, Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior has registered 10 direct goal contributions (seven goals, three assists) in his previous eight appearances across all competitions.
Getafe
As for the visitors, watching their rugged four-match unbeaten run come to an abrupt end last week, Getafe are also seeking their own immediate response here. However, knowing that they are still within touching distance of getting dragged into a relegation scrap, the Blues couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they travel across the Spanish capital on Monday night. Falling to a 1-0 loss when they welcomed their local rivals to the Estadio Coliseum for their reverse La Liga showdown on October 19th, Jose Bordalas’ camp also hold a nightmare record against Los Blancos. Including a routine 2-0 defeat when they travelled to Madrid last season, they have lost all of their previous eight consecutive showdowns against the title contenders. Likewise, Getafe have not registered a single victory at the Bernabeu since way back in 2008.
Getafe Team News
Shown a first-half red card during that 1-0 loss against Sevilla last weekend, Togo international Djene will miss out through suspension on Monday night. Struggling to find his feet after completing a shock loan switch from Hull City last summer, ex-Norwich youngster Abu Kamara remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue.
Making a permanent switch from Villarreal last year, one-time Watford defender Kiko Femenia will start at right-back. Notching two goals in his previous three La Liga appearances, Uruguayan midfielder Mauro Arambarri could play a leading role in the middle of the park.
Real Madrid vs Getafe Key Factors to Consider
- When Real Madrid and Getafe met for their reverse La Liga battle on October 19th, Los Blancos collected a 1-0 victory across the Spanish capital.
- In fact, Madrid have won all of their previous eight straight showdowns against their local rivals.
- Los Blancos have won all of their previous seven consecutive showdowns at the Bernabeu by an aggregate score of 23-5.
- Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior has registered 10 direct goal contributions (seven goals, three assists) in his previous eight appearances across all competitions.
- Despite landing a 2-0 victory away at Alaves earlier in the month, that is the only La Liga win that Getafe have recorded on their travels since the end of October.
Conclusion
While Real Madrid might have extended on their Champions League adventure as they secured a 3-1 aggregate victory against Benfica in midweek, Los Blancos are seeking an immediate domestic response here. Suffering last-gasp heartbreak away at Osasuna last weekend, Monday’s hosts will be excited to make a return to the Bernabeu. Winning all of their previous eight consecutive showdowns against their local foes, Arbeloa’s superstar squad are more than aware that they can’t afford another high-profile slip-up.
Verdict: Vinicius Junior to score anytime
Best Odds: 21/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet