Getafe vs Racing Santander Match Preview
Getafe, six points above Racing Santander in the table standings, needs the full scoring to remain competitive for the European fight while Racing struggles to leave the bottom fight behind, as the relegation line stands only three points below their feet.
Last week's unexpected victory 3-2 over Sevilla fed Verdiblancos' hearts with a renewed spirit, which will be determinant as Racing must receive Villarreal and Real Madrid in the weeks to come.
Getafe, on the other hand, obtained only four points in the last five games, leaving them six points below the sixth position.
Getafe's coach Michel will most likely recover striker Javier Arizmendi for this clash, who's not yet performed this year as he struggles to recover from a knee injury. On the other hand, Michel will have to do without Manu del Moral and Óscar Ustari (injured) and Miguel Torres.
Racing's new coach Marcelino Garcia Toral believes that Getafe "is a powerful team in the attack, but irregular in the defense" and it's expected he'll deploy a solid formation with a strong presence on the wings to overwhelm Getafe and secure the three points.