Getafe CF will kick off LaLiga EA Sports 2026-27 on August 15 when they host Deportivo Alavés at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez at 19:00 local time. The Madrid-based side, currently 7th with 0 points, will begin a campaign complicated by a congested schedule due to several clubs losing players to the World Cup semifinals in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

What fixtures has LaLiga confirmed for the opening matchdays?

LaLiga EA Sports released the schedule for the first three matchdays this Tuesday, with four games postponed because key players are still involved in the World Cup semifinals. The Alavés-Getafe opener starts at 19:00, followed by Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano (21:30) on the same Saturday. Sunday, August 16, features Racing vs Villarreal (17:00), Espanyol vs Levante (19:00) and Celta vs Osasuna (21:30).

Atlético de Madrid host Málaga CF on Wednesday, August 19 (21:00), while Real Betis travel to Valencia CF at Mestalla on Tuesday, August 25 (21:00). Real Madrid face Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, August 26 (21:00). The league champions, FC Barcelona, close the first matchday on Thursday, August 27 (21:00) against Athletic Club.

How will the postponements impact Getafe’s start?

Getafe must navigate an uneven opening run. After the opener vs Alavés, Míchel’s side face Racing de Santander on Sunday, August 23 (19:30) in matchday two. The third matchday ends on Monday, August 31 with Osasuna vs Getafe (19:30). Getafe have scored 0 goals and conceded 0 in these early fixtures, sitting on 0 points.

LaLiga delayed four fixtures-those involving Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético and Betis-because their squads include players still in World Cup action. Getafe, however, won’t lose key personnel to the tournament and can field their strongest XI, though recovery windows are tighter than usual.

What’s next for Getafe in this early stretch?

Míchel’s team face their first real test on August 23 at Racing, a side pushing for mid-table safety. That’s followed by a trip to Osasuna on August 31. Getafe’s next competitive away game is August 6, a Europa League qualifier at Monaco.

The Getafe board is already working to bolster the squad ahead of a season packed with European football. Though the start is tough, the coaching staff trusts the core-including Jaime Mata and Enric Gallego-to pick up their first points in these pivotal fixtures.