Alaba To Start, Garcia On The Bench | 4-3-1-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Getafe

Real Madrid will return to La Liga action on Monday night when they host neighbours Getafe at the Santiago Bernabéu, aiming to build on the momentum generated by their mid-week 2-1 victory over Benfica. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa is expected to keep faith with the same tactical blueprint, lining his side up in a compact 4-3-1-2, but one enforced change at the back should see David Alaba reclaimed a starting berth.

With Raúl Asencio ruled out through injury, the experienced Austrian is poised to slot in alongside Antonio Rüdiger in central defence, giving the hosts a more seasoned look as they attempt to keep Getafe at bay. In front of Thibaut Courtois—who conceded only once against Benfica—Trent Alexander-Arnold will patrol the right-back zone, while Álvaro Carreras earns the nod on the opposite flank. Both full-backs will be encouraged to support the attack selectively, knowing that positional discipline will be crucial against a Getafe side that relishes transitions.

Fran García, the most natural cover for the defensive unit, is set to start among the substitutes.

The midfield triangle is projected to remain intact, with Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga charged with establishing control in the engine room. Their collective ability to win second balls and circulate possession quickly will be central to Madrid’s plan of pinning the visitors deep inside their own half.

Arda Güler is pencilled in to operate behind the strikers, shouldering the creative responsibility in the final third. The young Turk’s vision and deft touch could prove decisive against a Getafe back line that has struggled to track late runs into the box.

Up top, Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior are tipped to continue as the front pairing. Their understanding has shown flashes of promise, and Monday’s derby offers an ideal stage to turn promise into end-product. Should fresh impetus be required, Brahim Díaz stands by on the bench, ready to exploit tiring legs.

Franco Mastantuono and César Palacios are also expected to be named among the substitutes, giving Arbeloa further options to tweak his midfield or attacking shape as the match situation dictates.

With three precious points at stake and the Bernabéu faithful demanding a statement performance, all eyes will be on this reshuffled yet familiar XI to deliver a resounding home triumph.

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Alaba, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Güler; García, Vinícius Júnior.