Getafe vs Girona

Under the floodlights of the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe prepare to welcome Girona on Friday night, October 31, 2025, for a crucial La Liga encounter that carries weight for both sides in very different ways. Kickoff is set for 20:00 local time, and the atmosphere in the Madrid suburb is expected to be electric as José Bordalás’s men look to climb further up the table, while Girona desperately seek to escape the bottom zone after a string of disappointing results. The fixture opens the weekend in Spain’s top flight and could set the tone for the round’s battles ahead.

Getafe enter the match with a few absences to manage. Midfielder Davinchi remains unavailable due to a knee problem, and full-back Abel Abqar is still recovering from a muscle strain. However, Bordalás can count on the returns of Alex Santcris and Allan Nyom, both back from suspension, adding defensive experience and balance to the squad. Girona, on the other hand, face a more challenging situation: goalkeeper Juan Carlos and veteran defender David López are ruled out, while Donny van de Beek continues his recovery from a leg issue. Alejandro Francés returns to bolster the backline, but the visitors will travel with a weakened midfield.

From a tactical standpoint, Getafe are expected to line up in their typical compact shape, alternating between a 4-2-3-1 and a more conservative 5-4-1 when defending deep. Bordalás’s side will look to frustrate Girona by closing spaces in central areas and breaking forward through quick transitions down the flanks, where players like Borja Mayoral and Mason Greenwood have been key in recent matches. Girona, led by Míchel Sánchez, are expected to focus on possession and wide rotations, though recent defensive lapses may push the coach to adopt a more cautious 4-4-2 structure to protect his back line.

Spanish sports media have framed this fixture as a “moment of truth” for both managers. Getafe’s solid organization has been praised, but the press has pointed out their occasional lack of cutting edge in attack, while Girona’s alarming defensive numbers — 22 goals conceded in just eight games — have drawn criticism. Pundits in Madrid describe the match as an opportunity for Bordalás to continue consolidating his tactical identity, whereas Catalan outlets question whether Míchel’s side can rediscover the intensity and fluidity that defined their surprising rise just two seasons ago.

Inside the television studios, analysts have zeroed in on the midfield duel as the key battleground. Luis Milla’s control and high pressing for Getafe could dictate the rhythm, while Girona’s hopes may rest on the creativity of Viktor Tsyhankov and the finishing of Cristhian Stuani. Experts predict a physical contest with few open chances, noting that Getafe’s aerial strength could prove decisive on set pieces. The consensus among commentators leans toward a narrow home victory — but with Girona fighting for survival, the possibility of a stubborn resistance remains firmly in the discussion.

Watch and Download Getafe vs Girona full match replay and highlights, At Friday , October 31, 2025. The match played at Estadio Coliseum, in LaLiga, Spain.

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