Getafe, under José Bordalás, have risen as a team that has made the most out of the resources it has. Currently fifth in the table, the side is well on the way to securing a Champions League spot, sitting just a point short of third-placed Sevilla. Continuing the series of tactical analysis as La Ligas return date comes closer, this scout report will be based on Getafes analysis.
In this analysis, well be looking at the weak aspects of Getafes tactics. Well be looking at how big teams have been able to edge past Getafe and what should be their concerns when the resume resumes.
Unvarying attacking style
Anyone that has watched Getafe play under Bordalás knows his style of anti-football. Getafe are intense while theyre pressing and have been effective with their strategy on most occasions. However, their approach of attack has been predictable and outclassed by major sides that theyve faced so far.
As we can see in Getafes average pass map this season, their connections happen through the wider side of the pitch. In general, Getafe prefer to play long balls, hit crosses, and score in the set-pieces. Lack of connection between the central midfielders can be seen clearly, with the wider players getting involved in the build-up. This also happens because central players frequently drift to support wider players in the press.
However, oppositions that overload the wider sides can c
