Last time these two sides met, it was all joy and laughter for Real Madrid, still leading La Liga's standings over Barcelona and playing very well under Carlo Ancelotti. Five months later, everything crumbled and Los Blancos will try to finish the year in style when they host Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, exactly one week after knowing they would end this season without any major trophies. This could be a turning point in Real Madrid's history, since some of their players -and coach- could say goodbye when the final whistle is blown.
It's been almost three years since Getafe won its last match against Los Blancos. Back then, Jose Mourinho's team lost one of the first games of that season 2-1, and there have been nothing but victories for the Spanish capital side, including two four goal displays at Santiago Bernabeu. This time around, Real Madrid will want to help Cristiano Ronaldo in his quest for another Pichichi, where he currently holds a four goal advantage over Lionel Messi. Just to be sure, the Portuguese giant will want to go out in style and score as many goals as possible.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 15 goals in 9 games against Getafe, It's the second highest total for CR7 against a Spanish side.
Cristiano Ronaldo le ha marcado 15 goles en 9 partidos al Getafe CF. Es el segundo equipo que mas goles le ha anotado pic.twitter.com/5S8MtrsD5C
— The Amazing CR7 (@CR7_Colombia) May 22, 2015
But with all that's been said and done, this will surely not be a nice evening for some of Real Madrid's players. After a season without silverware, it's almost a fact that Florentino Perez will shake things up and fire some of his subordinates. Alvaro Arbeloa, Asier Illarramendi Fabio Coentrao and some others might wear the white jersey for the last time, something that could be the same for Carlo Ancelotti. Rumors state that the Italian will leave his job exactly one year after giving Los Blancos "La Décima". Furthermore, Gareth Bale's and Cristiano Ronaldo's future with the team seems uncertain, and this might be the last chance we get to see most of this players performing together on a football field.
Some sources indicate that "Carletto" will be heading back to his home country after Saturday's clash.
Overlord Di Marzio confirms Ancelotti is sacked and the Italian coach has an offer to return to Milan.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) May 22, 2015
For Getafe, this will give their players a chance to earn a smile after what has been a rather complicated year. With five players absent due to a series of injuries, it seems that Fredy Hinestroza and Pedro León will have to carry the weight of a squad that hasn't been able to win one match out of their most recent seven games. The only thing that could help restore Los Azulones' pride would be a victory over Real Madrid.
Team sheets for Real Madrid vs Getafe
Real Madrid's lineup: Casillas, Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kroos, James, Marcelo, Chicharito, Arbeloa, Nacho, Jesé, Illarra.
Getafe's lineup: Guaita, Velazquez, Naldo, Escudero, Vigaray, Lacen, Sarabia, Pedro León, Castro, Rodriguez, Hinestroza.
Real Madrid's subs: Navas, Varane, Bale, Carvajal, Lucas Silva, Isco, Odegaard.
Getafe's subs: to follow.
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