LA LIGA MATCH PREVIEW; Getafe v Real Madrid

Team news, quotes and match facts ahead of the Liga clash between Getafe and Real Madrid at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

TEAM NEWS

Getafe have problems in defence with RafaelLopez injured and Albert Lopo suspended.Spain international Dani Guiza is also banned for the game while Michel is an injury doubt and Pedro Leon, on loan from Madrid, will not play.

Madrid's main injury concern is Xabi Alonso as the influential midfielder has been struggling with a muscular complaint. His fitness problems could open the door for Esteban Granero, formerly of Getafe. Left-back Marcelois out with a hamstring problem and Angel Di Maria and Sami Khedira will likely be on the sidelines once again. However, Sergio Ramosreturns from suspension.

MANAGER QUOTES

Luis Garcia: "We are in good form and we'll have our chances, Real have failed to win in the league three times so far this season and we hope to add to that tally."

Aitor Karanka, standing in for Jose Mourinho: "Getafe are tough opponents who beat Barcelona. They defend very well and do well on the counter."

MATCH FACTS

Getafe have managed four wins against Real Madrid in Primera (D2 L9), three of them at home.

This is Real Madrid’s second-best season ever after 20 games (52 points), one fewer than in 60/61 (always assuming three points for a win).

José Mourinho’s men have won 15 of their last 16 league games.

Real Madrid have won their last six league meetings with Getafe, scoring at least three goals in five of them.

The merengues have won their last 12 league meetings with other sides from Madrid, averaging 3.3 goals per game.

Real Madrid are the best away side in LigaBBVA this season (W8 D1 L1), and have taken eight more points on the road than Barça (17 pts).

Getafe are unbeaten in six league games (W4 D2) and are only two games away from equalling their record in Primera (eight games).

The blancos have 13 more goals at this stage of the season (70) than they had in their previous top-scoring season in Primera (107 in 89/90).

Getafe have lost just one of the six league games in which both Miku and Güiza have started this season (W3 D2).

Cristiano Ronaldo (eight goals in four games) and Gonzalo Higuaín (seven in seven) have scored 15 goals against Getafe between them in Primera.

MATCH ODDS

Getafe 13/2, Real Madrid 4/11, Draw 4/1.