As always happens, Getafe will try to achieve a quiet salvation. A diametrically opposed objective to that of Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, who, after a disappointing season, want to try to play for the title of Spanish champion again. In short, starting off on the right foot for the Colchoneros would be the best and during the pre-season phase the Spaniards have shown that they are certainly a different team to the one seen last year. A group that seems united, at least at first glance, and not so many men placed there without head or tail. Last season’s additions, of which there were many, needed to acclimatise and after a year this journey must be over.
On the other side, as mentioned, there will be a Getafe side that will try to get off to a good start, but against Madrid’s battleship it will certainly be difficult if not impossible. Of course, as we know it is still August football despite playing for the three points. But it seems decidedly impossible for Simeone not to start on the right foot.
The Prediction
The only formation ballot for the visiting team should be between Griezmann and Morata, with the former Juventus man the favourite after last week’s hat-trick. A team, the visiting team, aiming for victory. And they should take it without too much effort either.
Getafe-Atletico Madrid
Probably line-ups.
GETAFE (4-2-3-1): Soria; Suarez, Djene, Duarte, Alvarez; Arambarri, Maksimovic; Unal, Alena, Portu; Mata.
ATLETICO MADRID (3-5-2): Oblak; Savic, Gimenez, Hermoso; Molina, Koke, De Paul, Saul, Carrasco; Morata, Joao Felix.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-3