Getafe are fighting to hold onto their spot in the European qualification zone, while Mallorca are looking to climb clear of the relegation scrap.
José Bordalás’ side will host Mallorca at the Coliseum, determined to secure a crucial win in their push for a place in European competition next season. However, they face a Mallorca team battling for survival, with striker Vedat Muriqi having a strong chance to close the gap on Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Pichichi Trophy (LaLiga’s top scorer award).
Getafe are still dreaming. With the season approaching its climax, they welcome a Mallorca side that also needs points to stay clear of the drop zone. The club from the south of Madrid has a golden opportunity to qualify for Europe for the first time in six seasons and only the fourth time in their history. Bordalás can call on almost his full squad, with only Damián Suárez (suspended) and Juanmi (injured) unavailable, while academy player Damián Cáceres has been added to the matchday squad.
After missing a chance against Villarreal, Mallorca aim to move further away from the relegation zone with a positive result at the Coliseum. Jagoba Arrasate’s team currently sit just two points above Alavés, who mark the relegation line. The coach will be without one of his most influential players due to suspension—Samú Costa misses this clash, which Muriqi has described as a “battle.” He joins a long injury list that includes long-term absentees like Raíllo, Mateo Joseph, and Jan Salas, as well as Bergström, Kulenović, and Cufré. Mojica is available after being substituted due to discomfort in the previous match.
David Soria vs Leo Román. Two of LaLiga’s standout goalkeepers this season will face off. Getafe’s keeper ranks third in the Zamora Trophy standings (best goalkeeper) behind Joan García and Thibaut Courtois, having conceded 36 goals in 35 games. Mallorca’s shot-stopper has been included in Luis de la Fuente’s preliminary 55-man squad for the World Cup. Both have proven all season that a goalkeeper can earn points for his team.
Prediction: Getafe 0-1 Mallorca
