Antonio Hidalgo will take Deportivo to the Coliseum on Sunday for a Getafe Vs Deportivo meeting that brings together two teams in very different early-season positions. Getafe have four points from a possible 12, while Deportivo remain unbeaten on eight after last weekend's win at Estadio de la Cerámica against Villarreal.
The match also adds a layer of coaching context. Hidalgo said teams coming from below should look at José Bordalás as a reference point for how to perform in football, a remark that fits the way Getafe are often discussed under their manager. For Hidalgo, the focus is not only on the result, but on the standard Bordalás has set in terms of competitiveness and output.
Getafe are still building
Getafe's start has included losses to Alavés and Osasuna, a win over Racing and a draw with Celta. That leaves Bordalás' side with four points and still searching for more consistency, especially as the squad continues to take shape after eleven new signings.
Bordalás has already acknowledged that process, saying the club is building a new stadium and that the team is also in construction. That description matches the current moment well: Getafe are trying to settle a reshaped squad while also managing results that have been uneven through the opening stretch.
Deportivo arrive unbeaten
Deportivo, by contrast, come into the match with momentum. They have eight points and have yet to lose, which gives Hidalgo a strong platform before a difficult trip away from home. The late additions of Josema Giménez and Marc Casadó have also increased expectations around the team, adding to the sense that Deportivo are moving in a positive direction.
That does not make Sunday straightforward. Getafe's intensity and Bordalás' reputation usually make the Coliseum a demanding venue, and Hidalgo's own comments suggest he understands the level needed to compete there. Still, Deportivo will feel they have earned the right to test themselves after an unbeaten start and a statement win in their last outing.
What to watch on Sunday
Getafe are dealing with five absences, which makes the lineup picture even more important. One of the key decisions is in defense, where the club is considering a change involving Djené and Sazonov. With Getafe trying to find stability and Deportivo arriving with confidence, that decision could matter as much as the broader form guide.
Sunday's match is therefore about more than just early points. For Getafe, it is a chance to improve on a slow start and show more of the structure Bordalás is known for. For Deportivo, it is an opportunity to protect an unbeaten run and prove that their early-season progress can travel.
