Real Madrid resume their season with a challenging away trip to Getafe on Sunday.
Los Blancos enter play a point behind Barcelona for the top spot in La Liga after their bitter rivals beat Girona, 2-1, on Saturday. Madrid must find a way to become the first team to beat Getafe at Coliseum Stadium this season to regain their place atop the table.
The good news for Xabi Alonso is that it appears Kylian Mbappé has recovered from an ankle injury he picked up on international duty. The current Pichichi leader with nine goals should be available for selection.
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As always, Getafe play their part as the pesky mid-table side any time they come up against the league's giants. While they may sit in 11th place coming into action on Sunday, they have to like their chances of getting something out of this match at home.
The hosts will be missing goalkeeper Jiří Letáček after he picked up a knock.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Getafe vs. Real Madrid game odds
Getafe vs. Real Madrid prediction, pick
Getafe away is always a tricky proposition and they are sure to give Madrid fits. However, with the form Mbappé is in, it's hard to pick against his side in any match.
Prediction: Getafe 1, Real Madrid 2
Getafe vs. Real Madrid channel, start time, streaming
- When: Sunday, October 19
- Where: Coliseum Stadium (Getafe, Spain)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (Watch LIVE), ESPN Deportes
This article originally appeared on Pro Soccer Wire: Getafe vs. Real Madrid: La Liga betting odds, prediction, pick
Reporting by Rob Usry, Pro Soccer Wire / Pro Soccer Wire
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