Atlético Madrid faced their city rivals Getafe CF in a pre-season friendly that formed part of the team's preparations for the 2026-27 season. The Madrid-based team looked to solidify their position in the league and demonstrate their potential in the new year.
What happened?
Atlético Madrid entered the match with confidence after winning three of the last four meetings between the two teams, while Getafe looked to build momentum after recent pre-season success.
Why it matters for Getafe?
The match provided Getafe with another opportunity to prepare for a busy campaign that includes domestic competition and UEFA Conference League football.
What comes next?
Atlético Madrid is set to face Manchester United F.C. in Stockholm just three days later, which means Simeone will need to rotate and distribute minutes to his players.
Getafe faces a very demanding season that includes domestic competitions and UEFA Conference League football. Although supporters could not watch the Atlético Madrid vs Getafe contest live due to it being played behind closed doors, both teams are expected to publish post-match reports, photographs, and highlights across their official media channels after the final whistle.
La liga actual en la temporada 2025: 8º en La Liga, 41 puntos, 12 victorias, 5 empates, 14 derrotas, reciente forma LWWLW.
Getafe ha anotado 27 goles y ha conceded 32 goles en la temporada actual, lo que da como resultado una diferencia de -5 goles.
El equipo de Getafe se enfrenta a Alaves en su próximo partido en casa el 28 de febrero de 2027, que se encuentra en el puesto 17 en la tabla.
