The Yellow Submarine face the side from Madrid with the aim of extending their best-ever start to a top-flight campaign (Saturday, 2pm CET)
A long match against a tough opponent. Villarreal CF take on Getafe CF this Saturday at the Estadio de la Cerámica, aiming to prolong their best-ever start to a top-flight campaign (2pm CET). Unbeaten at home, the Yellow Submarine will be looking for their sixth consecutive LALIGA win in front of their fans.
Marcelino García Toral’s side arrive at this fixture after two late victories: a last-minute win over Real Sociedad on Sunday and their recent progress to the next round of the Copa del Rey following a penalty shootout in Lebrija, with Arnau Tenas playing a decisive role. Villarreal will add another match to their busy December schedule after the win against Atlético Antoniano.
For their part, José Bordalás’ Getafe also come into the game having completed their Copa del Rey duties, overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat CD Navalcarnero 3-2 after extra time. The Madrid side currently sit seventh in LALIGA with 20 points from 14 matches.
Match facts
As a curiosity, the first league encounter in the top flight between these two sides ended in a Villarreal victory (1-2) on 12th December 2004. Players who have represented both clubs include Dani Parejo, Kiko Femenía, Moi Gómez and Gica Craioveanu, among others.
Comparing the ‘brains’ of both teams
