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MADRID DERBY: REAL SEEK TO EXTEND DOMINANCE OVER STRUGGLING GETAFE

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  April 23, 2025 Getafe - Real Madrid The Coliseum Alfonso Pérez stages another chapter in Madrid's footballing saga this Wednesday as Getafe CF host Real Madrid in a derby that has historically been one-sided. Real Madrid arrive at the fixture looking to extend their impressive unbeaten run against their local rivals, while José Bordalás's Getafe desperately seek to end their drought against Los Blancos. The statistics paint a grim picture for the hosts. Getafe have lost their last six meetings with Real Madrid in La Liga, failing to score in five of those encounters. In fact, Real Madrid stand as the opponent against whom Getafe have suffered the most defeats in their top-flight history (29 losses in 39 matches), also conceding a record 83 goals. Carlo Ancelotti's men have established firm control over this fixture in recent years. After a shaky start to their trips to the Coliseum – losing three of their first five visits between 2005 and 2008 – Real Madrid have tran...

FRIDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN: ESPANYOL'S HOME FORTRESS FACES GETAFE'S AWAY DAY SPECIALISTS

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  RCD Espanyol - Getafe CF April 18, 2025 RCDE Stadium will host an intriguing LaLiga clash this Friday night as Espanyol's impressive home form comes up against Getafe's remarkable away record in what promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two sides with contrasting fortunes on the road. The Periquitos enter the match riding a nine-game unbeaten streak at home in LaLiga (3 wins, 6 draws), the second-longest current run in the competition behind only Athletic Club (13 games). This fortress-like mentality at RCDE Stadium has been particularly evident in matches against Getafe, with Espanyol undefeated in their last seven home league encounters against the Madrid-based club (5 wins, 2 draws). What makes those five victories even more impressive is that Espanyol kept a clean sheet in each one, establishing their longest home winning run against Getafe in top-flight history. However, the visitors did claim a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season a...