Real Madrid and Getafe go head-to-head at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday night in La Liga, with Alvaro Arbeloa’s side looking to respond in the title race after a shock defeat at Osasuna.Real Madrid sit second in the table, four points behind leaders Barcelona, having played a game fewer. Getafe are 14th with 29 points from 25 games.Real Madrid vs Getafe – Match preview and team newsDate: Monday, 2nd March.Kick-off: 8pm BST.Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Real Madrid team newsReal Madrid will again be without several key players. Kylian Mbappe (knee), Jude Bellingham (hamstring), Éder Militao (hamstring), Dean Huijsen (calf), Raul Asencio (neck) and Dani Ceballos (calf) are all listed as unavailable ahead of Monday’s game.Winger Rodrygo is carrying a hamstring issue and is rated a doubt rather than a confirmed absentee, with reports suggesting he could feature from the bench if he comes through late checks.Despite the injuries, Vinícius Junior arrives in outstanding form, having scored six goals in his last five appearances and netting in both legs of the Champions League playoff win over Benfica.Getafe team newsGetafe travel across Madrid with their own selection problems. Left‑back Davinchi (meniscus), winger Abu Kamara (hand) and striker Borja Mayoral (knee) are all sidelined as they continue their respective recovery programmes.Centre‑back Djené Dakonam is suspended after his recent red card against Sevilla and will miss the Bernabéu trip.In addition, Abdel Abqar and Juanmi are considered doubts with muscle issues.With attacking options thinned, much of the creative burden is likely to fall on midfield duo as Mauro Arambarri – Getafe’s leading league scorer with five goals – and Luis Milla, who has supplied eight assists in La Liga this season, will look to continue their good momentum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});FormReal MadridThey come into this fixture on a high in Europe, having beaten Benfica 2-1 at the Bernabéu to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory and book a Champions League last‑16 tie against Manchester City.Though in La Liga, they lost their last match against Osasuna (1-2) and is now on 60 points from 25 matches, four behind league leaders Barcelona, but they have an extra game in hand.GetafeGetafe’s recent league run has been solid, with back‑to‑back wins over Alavés (2-0 away) and Villarreal (2-1 at home) following draws against Girona and Celta Vigo, before a 1-0 home defeat to Sevilla last time out.Predicted lineupsReal Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Alaba, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Güler, Gonzalo García, Vinícius Junior.Getafe: Soria; Iglesias, Domingos Duarte, Zaid Romero, Rico; Kiko Femenía, Milla, Arambarri, Mario Martin; Luis Vázquez, Martín Satriano. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});How to watch Real Madrid vs GetafeIn the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1, with streaming available via the Premier Sports app.Read Also – Premier League Team of the Week – Pickford, Damsgaard, IwobiSee More – James admits Chelsea discipline a problem after latest red cardFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Real Madrid vs Getafe – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.