After the international break, Atlético Madrid will make a short trip to the southwest of the capital for a Sunday clash with Getafe. Diego Simeone’s team will seek to extend its eleven-match unbeaten streak in the league and stay close to the top of the table, where Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Villarreal currently lead the way.
Atlético currently has 25 points and sits within the top four, while Getafe, with 17 points, could move up to fifth place with a victory. The match will not be easy for the visitors, as their away performances this season have been below expectations, with only six points earned from a possible fifteen.
Coach Diego Simeone confirmed that goalkeeper Jan Oblak will miss the match due to health issues. The participation of Giuliano Simeone is also uncertain after he left Thursday’s training session with muscle pain. These absences are significant, as defensive stability has often been a key factor in Atlético’s success.
Juan Musso is expected to start in goal, marking his first appearance of the season. Clément Lenglet returns to the lineup after serving a suspension from a red card received against Celta Vigo. Matteo Ruggeri should continue on the left side of defense, while Dávid Hancko will be rested after demanding matches with Slovakia.
In attack, Alexander Sørloth is set to start following a successful international break during which he helped Norway qualify for the World Cup. Julián Álvarez will likely partner him up front. On the wings, Nico González and Álex Baena are expected to feature, with Thiago Almada as another option.
Atlético surprisingly lost 1–2 in its last visit to Getafe, marking the first defeat in this derby under Simeone’s leadership. Overall, however, the team holds an excellent record against Los Azulones with twenty wins, four draws, and only one loss in league play. Continuing this tradition would further strengthen Atlético’s position among the elite.
Expected lineup: Musso; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Ruggeri; Koke, Barrios, Nico, Baena; Álvarez, Sørloth.
