Getafe vs Racing – News and Probable Lineups
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Getafe and Racing de Santander will be continuing their respective journeys in La Liga with a showdown at Estadio Coliseum on Sunday evening.
The home team kicked off their new La Liga season with a 3-0 loss against Alaves, while Racing Santander began their return to this level with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal.
Match overview
Getafe’s start to the 2026-27 La Liga season was troubling, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Alaves, with all three goals scored following Kiko Femenia’s red card.
The Deep Blue Ones finished in seventh place last season, ensuring qualification for the Conference League playoff round, and they secured a 3-1 victory over Partizan in the first leg of their European tie on Thursday.
Jose Bordalas’ squad is therefore well-positioned to advance to the league stage, but they will first aim to return to winning form in Spain’s top division.
This summer, Getafe has been notably active in the transfer market, bringing in 12 new players while parting ways with eight, giving the team a refreshed appearance this season.
The most recent encounter between these two teams occurred in May 2012, ending in a 1-1 draw. However, Getafe claimed victory in the reverse fixture earlier that same year with a score of 2-1.
Racing Santander is making their return to this level for the first time since the 2011-12 season, after spending time in the third tier since last playing in La Liga.
The Green and Whites kicked off their 2026-27 La Liga journey with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal, managing to take a two-goal lead before conceding twice in the latter stages of the first half, marking a strong start to the season with one point.
Jose Alberto’s team are the defending champions of Segunda Division and have been active in the summer transfer window, enhancing their squad with eight new acquisitions.
The performance from Racing Santander against Villarreal should have bolstered morale in their camp, and it will be interesting to observe how the Green and Whites progress this season.
Team News
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Getafe will be without both Juanmi and Christantus Uche on Sunday due to injuries.
Abdel Abqar received a red card in their last European outing, but he is eligible to play in this match and is expected to start.
Enes Unal found the net against Partizan, and the 29-year-old is set to feature in the starting XI, with Martin Satriano also likely to play a role in the final third.
Femenia will be absent due to suspension following his dismissal against Alaves.
For Racing Santander, Pedro Felipe is sidelined until early September due to injury, but the visitors are otherwise in solid condition for the fixture.
Head coach Alberto may maintain the same starting lineup that faced Villarreal last time out, given the encouraging nature of their performance and result.
Left-back Jorge Salinas is expected to retain his place despite speculation regarding a potential departure before the transfer window closes, with interest from both Manchester United and Atletico Madrid.
Getafe probable starting XI:
Soria; Abqar, Romero, Dakonam; Garcia, Martin, Mangala, Mojica; Terrats; Unal, Satriano
Racing de Santander probable starting XI:
Agirrezabala; Mantilla, Hernando, Ramon, Salinas; Door, Martinez; Martin, Canales, Vicente; Villalibre
Racing Santander’s display against Villarreal in their previous match was impressive, and the visitors are anticipated to secure at least a point this weekend.
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