Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Monday night with a local derby against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu. Barcelona’s win over Villarreal on Saturday means Alvaro Arbeloa’s side are four points adrift of the La Liga title race, but a win would see that gap reduced to one point.
It’s not an ideal match preparation for Real Madrid, who are without Kylian Mbappe for at least the next few weeks. Eduardo Camavinga missed Sunday’s training, but the good news is the return of Dean Huizen, who is expected to make the squad.
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According to “Diario AS”, Arbeloa has two doubts in the match against Getafe, the core of which are Camavinga and Huizen. If the former is deemed fit enough to play, he will start, but if not, he will likely be replaced by Brahim Diaz. As for Huizen, he has a chance of making the squad, although Antonio Rudiger and David Arab are more likely to make the squad.
Picture from Diario AS
As for Getafe, they are without the suspended Djene, who was sent off against Sevilla last weekend. Mario Martin is set to replace him in central midfield and another change sees Diego Rico replace Abdelkabir Aqbar.
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Real Madrid cannot afford two consecutive defeats
Real Madrid lost last time out in La Liga, with Osasuna winning 2-1 at El Sadar last Saturday. The result cost Real Madrid their spot at the top of the table, while Barcelona, ​​now four points clear, cannot afford to drop points for a second consecutive weekend.
However, it could be a frustrating night for Real Madrid as Getafe are more than capable of limiting their attacks. If that happens, it could be a tough 90 minutes.
