The confirmed lineups for Getafe CF and Celta de Vigo set the stage for matchday four of LaLiga EA Sports at the Coliseum. The home side, managed by José Bordalás, was chasing its second win of the season against a Celta side with early doubts. According to the report from El Desmarque, the match saw both coaches forced into adjustments due to injuries. Getafe currently sits 15th in the league standings with 4 points from four games and a -3 goal difference.
Who started for Getafe's lineup
José Bordalás made two changes from the previous match against Osasuna. Nemanja Gudelj and Mario Martín came into the starting eleven. The defense featured David Soria in goal, with Kiko Femenía, Djené, Gudelj, Omar Alderete 'Romero', and Johan Mojica. The midfield was formed by Cheick Doucouré 'Mangala', Mario Martín, and Óscar Terrats. The attack consisted of Enes Ünal and Martín Satriano. The Getafe bench included Davinchi, Borja Mayoral, Sazonov, Ivan, Letacek, Andrés García, Boselli, Moha, López, Ives Valou, Ibra Drj, and Ferrer. The club's current injury list, which can be checked on the injuries page, includes Abdel Abqar, Christantus Uche, Juanmi, Kiko Femenía, and Francho Serrano, though some were already absent for this game.
How Celta de Vigo responded
Facing them, Claudio Giráldez opted for a radical overhaul of his team after the midweek match against Real Sociedad. Only five players kept their starting spots: goalkeeper Radu, Yoel Lago, Marcos Alonso, Román, and Ilaix Moriba. The Celta defense was completed by Omar El-Abdellaoui and Carl Starfelt, with Javi Galán on the left flank. In midfield, Hugo González joined Ilaix and Román. The attacking duo was formed by captain Iago Aspas and Pablo Durán. The visiting bench featured Carreira, Álvaro, Bayindir, Jutglá, Javi Rueda, Driouech, Williot, Hugo, Cáceres, Javi Rodríguez, Borja Iglesias, and Burcio. The only confirmed absence for Celta was Aleix Febas, sidelined with a rib contusion.
What context surrounded the match
Getafe entered the match after overcoming the Conference League playoff but with an inconsistent league start. Bordalás's team aimed to correct its course at home. Meanwhile, Celta de Vigo had started the season without a win, generating some uncertainty. Celta's manager, Giráldez, decided on a complete lineup shake-up in search of a reaction. The table situation, with Getafe eight points behind leaders Barcelona, added urgency to the quest for points. The transfer window is now closed and teams must work with their current squads.
What is Getafe's next challenge
Following this match, Getafe CF's focus turns to its next La Liga commitment. The Azulones will host Deportivo La Coruna at the Coliseum on September 13. The opponent, currently fifth in the table, represents a significant challenge. This game will be another opportunity for Bordalás and his players to add points and improve their position in the standings, which now reads 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses. The manager has already made his dissatisfaction with the initial performance clear. José Bordalás said: "We cannot be happy". The team must show rapid improvement on the pitch.
