Getafe now know their six opponents for the Conference League league phase following the draw held this Friday at midday. The Azulones will play six matches in a 36-team league phase, with their sights set on reaching the final in Istanbul on June 2, 2027.
The draw details were reported by the newspaper Mundo Deportivo. The specific match schedule will be announced by UEFA by Sunday at the latest. This new European challenge comes as Getafe sits ninth in La Liga, with three points from one win and one loss in their opening two games.
Which teams will visit the Coliseum?
At the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, the Getafe fans will see three teams with very different profiles. England's Brighton will undoubtedly be the most notable opponent in terms of squad and budget. Swiss side Lugano and Andorran club Inter d'Escaldes complete the trio of visitors. These home games will be key opportunities to earn points in the group stage and progress in the competition.
The team managed by José Bordalás will look to leverage their home strength, a trademark of the club in recent years. Defensive solidity and aerial play will be important weapons against technical rivals like Brighton. You can check the usual lineup on our squad page.
Which stadiums will Getafe travel to?
Getafe's away trips will take them to three different countries. The most resonant will undoubtedly be the visit to the home of Ajax Amsterdam, a European giant in a rebuilding phase. The other two journeys will be to Romania, to face U. Craiova, and to Georgia, against Iberia Tblisi.
These trips present a logistical and physical challenge for the squad, which must balance European demands with the domestic calendar. Preparation and workload management will be crucial factors. The team starts with a record of one goal scored and three conceded in the league, highlighting the need to sharpen up both in attack and defence.
How does this competition fit with the season?
The foray into the Conference League adds a layer of complexity to the planning of the 2026/27 season. The team must maintain its performance in La Liga, where they are three points behind leaders Barcelona, while accumulating miles and minutes in Europe. The squad's depth will be tested.
The next immediate commitment is an away match against Osasuna on August 31st, an opponent currently in seventh place. This fixture, ahead of the international break, will set the tone before the European adventure begins. The state of the league table can be followed in our standings section.
What is Getafe's ultimate goal?
The club's stated ambition is clear: to reach the Conference League final. The venue, Besiktas Park in Istanbul, is already set for June 2, 2027. Achieving it will require first navigating the league phase, where the 36 teams compete for qualification to the knockout rounds.
Each of the six matches will be a step towards that dream. The mix of opponents, with a historic side like Ajax and a Premier League aspirant like Brighton, makes the group an attractive and challenging puzzle. The path begins now, with a focus also on improving their offensive numbers in La Liga, which currently show a negative goal difference.
