Getafe dey hold tight to dia European dream as dem prepare to face Rayo Vallecano for derbi madrileno. The team wey dey sixth position for La Liga, dey fight for the Europa League spot. Even after dem lose 0-2 to Barcelona, dem still dey the promised land because Villarreal win Celta. The coach Jose Bordalas don transform the team from fear of relegation to ambition for Europe.
The secret na hard work, competitive order, and winter signings like Satriano, Luis Vazquez, Birmancevic, Boselli, and Romero. These new players raise the level when the team need am most. Now Getafe get five matches wey be like finals, starting with Rayo Vallecano. The calendar no too fear; after Rayo, dem go face Oviedo, Mallorca, Elche, and Osasuna, but football no get easy predictions.
Getafe get some problems: Mario Martin, Djené, and Zaid Romero dey suspended; Juanmi dey injured; Borja Mayoral just come back to training. Bordalas go rearrange with wetin he get. Boselli go take Djené place, Duarte come back from suspension, and the only doubt be for attack: Birmancevic or Liso to partner Satriano and Luis Vazquez.
For the other side, Rayo Vallecano dey come to win and secure safety. Dem get 39 points, five points above relegation zone. The team dey in high spirits because dem win 1-0 against Strasbourg for the first leg of Conference League semi-final. Coach Iñigo Pérez talk say the derbi be crucial and dangerous. He say dem must change focus from Europe to La Liga quickly.
Rayo go miss two key wingers: Isi Palazón dey suspended, Álvaro García dey injured. So Jorge de Frutos go play as attacking midfielder, Alemao for attack, and Carlos Martin for wing. For defense, there go be rotation: Iván Balliu or Pacha Espino go rest Andrei Ratiu or Pep Chavarría.
Iñigo Pérez talk say he dey physically and emotionally in the best moment. He no dey think about his future, even though his contract end June 30. He praise his squad, saying the players wey no dey regular still perform well. He say the secret of their success be the whole team.
The probable lineups: Getafe: Soria; Juan Iglesias, Abqar, Boselli, Duarte, Davinchi; Milla, Arambarri, Liso or Birmancevic; Luis Vázquez, Satriano. Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Balliu, Mendy, Lejeune, Chavarría; Pathé Ciss, Gumbau; Ilias, De Frutos, Carlos Martín; Alemao.
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