Villarreal Faces Getafe; Real Madrid Hosts In-Form Sociedad on TSN
In a crucial weekend for La Liga, Villarreal faces Getafe while Real Madrid hosts the in-form Real Sociedad. Both matches promise excitement as teams vie for critical league positions.
Villarreal vs. Getafe: Match Preview
Villarreal is set to travel to Madrid to take on Getafe on Saturday at 10 a.m. ET. Following an impressive 4-1 victory against Espanyol, Villarreal aims to continue their momentum. The win marked Villarreal’s first success in six matches across all competitions.
The Yellow Submarine received goals from Georges Mikautadze, Tajon Buchanan, Nicolas Pepe, and Alberto Moleiro, alongside an own goal from Espanyol’s Jose Salinas. Coach Marcelino credited the team’s solid performance, stating, “What matters isn’t what other teams do, but the opponent we face and what we do ourselves.”
Historical Significance for Marcelino
This match will be significant for Marcelino, marking his 200th match in charge of Villarreal and 500th in total as a manager. He expressed pride in his career journey, stating, “That’s an incredible number.” Villarreal currently sits fourth in the league and has a game in hand over Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid.
Getafe’s Recent Form
Getafe, sitting in mid-table at 11th place, recently secured a 2-0 win against Alavés and will look to build on that success. Goals from Luis Vazquez and Mauro Arambarri helped end an eight-game winless streak in the league.
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad: Match Preview
Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET. The home side has been in excellent form, winning five consecutive league matches, including a recent 2-0 victory over Valencia.
Real Sociedad’s Turnaround
Real Sociedad, under the guidance of American manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, has seen a remarkable turnaround since his appointment. The team is currently unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions.
Matarazzo emphasized the importance of maintaining composure while attacking, saying, “We had cajones… we played very brave today.” Returning to the Bernabéu is no small task, as Real Sociedad significantly seeks a place in European competitions. They currently sit eighth in the standings, trailing Espanyol by three points for a Europa Conference League spot.
Match Previews and Broadcast Information
- Villarreal vs. Getafe: Saturday at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT on El-Balad
- Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad: Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT on El-Balad
With both matches featuring competitive teams striving for crucial points, this weekend in La Liga promises to deliver thrilling football for fans.
