La Liga 2019/20: Getafe vs Real Madrid – tactical analysis

Real Madrid looked to return to winning ways in La Liga when they went to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez to fight for three points against Getafe. Zinedine Zidanes side are second in the table, however, and with only two points separating them and Barcelona, this was a must-win game for Zidane’s side.

On the other hand, Jose Bordalas and his Getafe have enjoyed a strong campaign which has seen them sitting midtable in La Liga with 30 points to show from their 18 matches. With Getafe being just two points off fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, this game presented a huge chance for Getafe to disrupt the hegemony of the Big Three.

In this tactical analysis, we will analyse the tactics of Real Madrid and Getafe. In addition, we will show an analysis of exactly how and why Madrid put three goals past their hosts.

Lineups

Bordalas made two changes to the side that lost 1-0 to Villareal. Wide midfielder Francisco Portillo was replaced by Fayçal Fajr. Finally, forward Jorge Molina Vidal was replaced by Ángel Rodríguez. As such, with all set, Bordalas lined up his side in a 4-2-2

Zidane made four changes to the Los Blancos side that drew to Atletico Bilbao. Central defender Sergio Ramos was replaced by Raphaël Varane, and central defensive midfielder Fede Valverde was replaced by Casemiro. Finally, forwards Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo were replaced by Isco and Gareth Bale. With these changes being made, Zidane chose a 4-3-3 structure.

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