Real Madrid vs Getafe Preview: Start Time, Team News, How To Watch, Live Stream & Odds

Real Madrid will close Matchday 26 of La Liga with a Sunday-night derby against city neighbors Getafe at the Bernabéu, knowing anything short of victory could leave them eight points adrift of leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s side watched their Catalan rivals dismantle Villarreal earlier in the weekend, turning up the pressure ahead of the 9:00 p.m. local kick-off (3:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. PT, 8:00 p.m. GMT).

Los Blancos’ once-perfect 2026 league record skidded to a halt last Saturday in Pamplona, where Osasuna struck twice to inflict a 2-1 defeat. The mid-week response was far more encouraging: a 2-1 home win over Benfica sealed a 3-1 aggregate passage to the Champions League Round of 16 and a reunion with Manchester City. Yet the quick turnaround has come at a cost.

Kylian Mbappé, whose 80th-minute goal decided October’s reverse fixture, is expected to miss several weeks, joining Jude Bellingham, Éder Militão, Dani Ceballos and Rodrygo in the treatment room. Dean Huijsen is also rated doubtful, though staff hope the defender can return either for this match or the fixtures that follow.

Getafe arrive in the capital 13th in the standings, still frustrated by last weekend’s 1-0 home loss to Sevilla in which they played nearly 65 minutes a man short. That setback snapped a four-match unbeaten stretch that included back-to-back victories over Villarreal and Alavés. Quique Sánchez Flores’ side have not beaten Madrid since 2020 and have lost on each of their last eight visits to the Bernabéu, including the 1-0 defeat in October that featured a late red card.

Sunday’s contest is Madrid’s final domestic outing before a congested run of European and cup commitments. With Barcelona already five points clear at the summit, the champions can ill-afford another slip if the title race is to remain in their own hands.

Kick-off is set for 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with global streaming available via ESPN+ in the United States and LaLigaTV in the United Kingdom. Odds are subject to live fluctuation; anyone seeking help with gambling can contact 1-800-GAMBLER.