Getafe’s European dream hinges on turning the Coliseum into a fortress. After a frustrating 0-0 draw away to Real Oviedo last weekend—where the Madrid side failed to capitalize on the hosts finishing the match with nine men—the Azulones have at least kept their aspirations alive. With only a few matchdays left, the team controls their own fate: securing a spot in the Conference League depends on themselves alone. This weekend, backed by their fans, they aim to bounce back at home against RCD Mallorca in what feels like a final for Europe.
For this crucial clash, the coaching staff faces selection headaches due to key absences. In addition to known injury concerns, Abdel Abqar is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card in the chaotic Oviedo match. Juanmi remains sidelined during recovery, and Kiko Femenía is still struggling with a back injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano.
Martín Satriano is the big surprise in Getafe’s starting lineup. The Uruguayan striker will partner Luis Vázquez up front in the expected 5-3-2 formation, tasked with providing the goals that eluded them in Asturias. Behind them, the midfield engine room will be anchored by the tireless trio of Mauro Arambarri, Luis Milla, and Mario Martín. In defense, David Soria will be protected by wing-backs Juan Iglesias and young Davinchi, while the central wall—in Abqar’s absence—will feature captain Djené, Domingos Duarte, and Zaid Romero.
On the bench, key players like Borja Mayoral and Adrián Liso will be ready to inject energy as impact substitutes in a match that could define Getafe’s European destiny.
Probable Getafe lineup against RCD Mallorca (5-3-2): David Soria; Juan Iglesias, Djené Dakonam, Domingos Duarte, Zaid Romero, Davinchi; Mauro Arambarri, Luis Milla, Mario Martín; Martín Satriano and Luis Vázquez.
Substitutes: Jiří Letáček, Allan Nyom, Javi Muñoz, Sebastián Boselli, Diego Rico, Álex Sancris, Veljko Birmančević, Borja Mayoral, Abu Kamara, Adrián Liso, and Damián Cáceres.
