Leganes Vs Getafe

Getafe will aim to return to winning form in Spain's top-tier football league when they visit Leganes for a crucial clash on Sunday afternoon.

As things stand, Getafe are positioned 14th in the La Liga standings, having accumulated 30 points from their first 25 fixtures of the season. Meanwhile, Leganes are situated in 16th place, just a single point above the relegation zone, making this stage of the campaign critical for their survival hopes.

Leganes, the reigning Segunda Division champions, have endured a mixed campaign so far, managing five victories, nine draws, and suffering 11 defeats in their 25 league matches. With a total of 24 points, they find themselves precariously close to the drop zone, underscoring the importance of every remaining fixture.

For Leganes, the primary objective at the start of the season was securing their top-flight status, and by that measure, their campaign has been reasonably successful. However, recent form raises concerns, as they have been unable to register a victory in their last six outings, including five La Liga matches. Their latest encounter ended in a 3-0 defeat against Real Sociedad, marking their fifth away league loss of the season.

At home, Leganes have garnered 14 points from 12 league fixtures, a tally that is not particularly disastrous, yet they will be wary of the challenge posed by Getafe. The visitors have matched Leganes' record on their travels, also collecting 14 points from their 12 away fixtures, while maintaining a relatively solid defensive record, conceding just 12 goals in those outings.

Getafe entered last weekend's match against Real Betis with momentum, having gone unbeaten in six consecutive league games. This run, consisting of four wins, had propelled them up the standings, raising hopes of securing a higher finish. However, their streak was brought to an end when they fell to a 3-1 home defeat, with Isco netting twice for Real Betis. A late goal from Borja Mayoral provided a brief glimmer of hope, but it ultimately served as mere consolation for the Deep Blue Ones.

Despite that setback, Getafe remain in 14th place, holding a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone. Moreover, they are only five points behind sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano, keeping their aspirations for a potential European qualification alive. The team's solid defensive foundation has been instrumental in their stability, as they have conceded only 20 goals across 25 league matches, the second-best defensive record in the division after Atletico Madrid, who have let in just 16. However, their offensive struggles remain a cause for concern, with only 21 goals scored, making them the second-lowest scorers in the league, ahead of only bottom-placed Real Valladolid, who have found the net just 16 times.

Getafe and Leganes previously faced off earlier this season, battling to a 1-1 draw. The visitors, however, will take confidence from their last visit to Estadio Municipal de Butarque in La Liga, when they secured a convincing 3-0 victory back in January 2020. With both teams desperate for points—Leganes to maintain their top-flight status and Getafe to edge closer to a European spot—Sunday's encounter promises to be a fiercely contested affair.