Atletico Madrid – Getafe: a Madrid derby with European intent 
Civitas Metropolitano hosts a hotly anticipated Madrid derby this Saturday afternoon. Atletico Madrid face Getafe in the Spanish top flight. Atletico sit third while Getafe lie ninth but have genuine European ambitions. It’s a showdown between a powerful home side and an opponent on a serious run of form.
Diego Simeone’s unbreakable home setup 
The Atletico dressing room is buzzing after ripping Tottenham apart 5-2 in the Champions League. Simeone keeps the pressure high — the Copa del Rey is still on his radar. The league title looks out of reach, 13 points behind Barcelona, but LaLiga form is solid: three straight wins over Espanyol, Oviedo and Real Sociedad. At the Metropolitano they’ve been ruthless, hauling in 37 points at home this season.
Getafe’s blistering run
Getafe are enjoying a rich spell. José Bordalás’ side have won four of their last five league games. Recent scalps of Real Madrid and Real Betis prove they’re dangerous right now. They’re only five points off sixth, so the race for Europe is very much alive. The big barrier? They haven’t beaten their neighbours at the Metropolitano since May 2010.
Probable lineups
Atletico Madrid : Oblak ; Molina, Gimenez, Lenglet, Diaz ; Koke, Barrios ; Gonzalez, Almada, Baena ; Sorloth
Getafe : Soria ; Abqar, Duarte, Romero ; Femenia, Dakonam, Milla, Arambarri, Iglesias ; Vazquez, Satriano
Football Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Getafe
Atletico Madrid to win
Getafe have been impressive since January and can certainly trouble a home defence that might be tinkered with after midweek European exertions.
Simeone is ruthless with squad management during a busy schedule. Home advantage gives Atletico a clear edge, both on paper and in the dressing room.
That Metropolitano solidity should be the difference in a tight fixture, nudging the result Atletico’s way late on.
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