Levante and Getafe meet at the Ciutat de València in a LaLiga EA Sports match that holds significant implications for both clubs. Levante are in dire need of a victory to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation alive. Getafe, on the other hand, having all but secured their place in the top flight, are aiming for a spot in Europe.
Levante’s Fight for Survival
Levante will be aiming to achieve consecutive victories at the Ciutat de València for the first time this season. Currently second from bottom in the table, they need the win. A setback against Getafe would leave them with very little margin for error in their remaining matches to stay in Primera División.
Manager Luís Castro is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards. He will be replaced on the touchline by his assistant, Vicente Iborra. Castro will also be without the injured Brugué and Elgezabal. Changes to the starting eleven are expected following their defeat to Real Sociedad.
Captain Pablo Martínez is anticipated to return to the starting lineup in midfield. He could be joined by Raghouber, who, along with Olasagasti, might form the central midfield trio. Iván Romero is also likely to return to the starting eleven, joining Espí and Tunde in Levante’s attack.
Getafe Eyeing European Qualification
Getafe’s victory in their previous match against Athletic Club has virtually guaranteed their survival in LaLiga. After a challenging season, with numerous player absences and injuries, the team reached 41 points, achieving their primary objective for the year.
Following a run of six wins in eight matches, and just two defeats in their last ten, Getafe can now afford to set their sights higher and compete for European places. Currently, they are only three points behind Celta, who occupy the sixth spot.
Despite Getafe’s manager, Bordalás, insisting on a game-by-game approach, stating that “aún no se ha hecho nada”, their recent form suggests they can aim for a higher finish.
Getafe’s Team News and Expected Lineup
Bordalás is expected to field a similar lineup to the previous match. Kiko Femenía will return at right-back following a suspension, while Juan Iglesias will continue on the left.
Djené could fill the void left by the suspended Arambarri. Abqar is set to return to central defence after serving a two-match ban for an incident against Atlético de Madrid. Mario Martín and Liso are competing for the final spot in midfield.
Bordalás will serve the second game of his suspension. Mauro Arambarri is unavailable due to accumulated yellow cards.
The match at the Ciutat de València could be decisive for both Levante and Getafe as they pursue their respective goals for the season.