Lineups confirmed for Getafe x Elche put Mayoral and Milla in the spotlight in LaLiga round 14

Getafe hosts Elche this Saturday, November 28, 2025, at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, at Getafe, Espanha, for the 14th round of LaLiga 2025/26. The match starts at 5pm local time in Madri and marks a confrontation between teams close in the table, with Getafe in seventh place with 17 points and Elche in tenth with 16 points. Ambas teams are looking for points to get closer to the European places after mixed results in previous rounds.

Coach José Bordalás, from Getafe, confirmed the lineup in 4-4-2, with David Soria in goal and Borja Mayoral up front. Eder Sarabia, from Elche, opted for the same tactical scheme, choosing Iñaki Peña and André Silva as starters. Referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández referees the game, known for his average of 5.37 cards per match.

Broadcast occurs on Disney+ in several countries, including Espanha and Brasil. Fãs are following the duel with expectation, given the balanced history between the clubs.

• Main highlights of Getafe: Borja Mayoral (4 goals) and Luis Milla (6 assists).
• Confirmed absences: Davinchi (injured), Abdel Abqar and Mario Martín (suspended).
• For Elche: André Silva and Rafa Mir share artillery with 4 goals each.
• Impact of suspensions: Elche without Mario Martín in midfield, affecting the transition.

Getafe tactical formation

The home team adopts a 4-4-2 formation to balance defense and quick counterattacks. David Soria takes over the goal after safe performances in recent matches. The defensive line has Allan Nyom on the right flank, Djené as captain in the center and Domingos Duarte next to him, while Kiko Femenía closes down the left.

In midfield, Juan Iglesias and Luis Milla organize the plays, with Mauro Arambarri adding physical strength. Álex Sancris and Adrián Liso complete the range, supporting the advances. The attack depends on Borja Mayoral, top scorer with four goals this season, and a partner still being defined.

This configuration reflects the style of Bordalás, prioritizing solidity at the back and fast transitions at the front. Nos last home games, Getafe maintained a clean sheet in three of six matches.

Elche bets on offensive balance

Eder Sarabia deployed Elche in a 4-4-2 formation to exploit ball possession and precise finishing. Iñaki Peña holds the three sticks, with Álvaro Núñez and Héctor Fort on the sides. David Affengruber and Lucas Pétrot form the central defense duo.

Grady Diangana and Aleix Febas anchor the middle, with Marc Neto and Germán Valera adding creativity. Rafa Mir and André Silva lead the attack, both with four goals each in LaLiga. Essa choice aims to compensate for the lack of victories away from home, where the team drew three and lost three.

The coach highlighted the importance of defensive compactness in weekly training. In recent clashes against top teams, Elche held on to valuable draws.

Recent clash history

The teams last met in a friendly in July 2025, with Elche winning 2-1. However, the official record in LaLiga shows balance, with six wins for Getafe, four for Elche and ten draws in 20 games.

Five of the last six duels in Getafe ended with under 2.5 goals. The 1-1 draw in 2023 marked the last official between them. Getafe won the first leg that season, while Elche prevailed at home.

These numbers indicate matches played to the end. Arbitragem strict of Hernández Hernández can influence, given your average number of cards.

The Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, with a capacity for 17 thousand fans, records an average of 8.2 corners per game this season. Recent Lesões have affected both sides, but confirmed lineups minimize impacts.

Current team performance

Getafe has accumulated two consecutive defeats in LaLiga, including 0-1 to Atlético of Madrid in the previous round. Apesar In addition, the team has five wins in 13 games, with a defense that conceded just 12 goals. At home, two wins, two draws and two defeats show consistency.

Elche is going through six games without a win in the league, but drew 2-2 with Real Madrid in the last match. Três wins, seven draws and three defeats total 16 points. Fora from home, the attack scored four goals in six matches.

Bordalás praised the group’s resilience after the stumbles. Sarabia focuses on physical recovery for the duel.

Ball possession statistics reveal Getafe with an average of 45% and Elche with 52%. Chutes on goal: 10 per match for Getafe and 9 for Elche.

Players in focus in midfield

Luis Milla appears as a key player in Getafe, with six assists and a pass success rate of 88%. The 25-year-old midfielder participates in 65% of the team’s offensive actions. Mauro Arambarri complements this with precise tackles, an average of 2.5 per game.

For Elche, Aleix Febas stands out with game vision, contributing to 54% of transitions. Grady Diangana adds speed, with successful dribbles in 60% of attempts. Marc Aguado organizes the sector with 72% of passes completed.

These athletes set the pace of the matches. Milla faced Febas in previous duels, with a slight advantage in history.

Midfield rotation allows for strategic substitutions, such as Yvan Neyou into Getafe or Pedro Bigas into Elche. Treinos emphasized man-to-man marking.

Impact of confirmed absences

Davinchi, Getafe’s full-back, is missing due to a meniscus injury until March 2026. Abdel Abqar and Mario Martín are suspended due to cards, forcing adjustments in the defense and midfield. José Bordalás tested Diego Rico as a substitute in training.

In Elche, Mario Martín is also suspended, affecting the balance. Josan, with a muscle problem, has not confirmed his presence, while Víctor Chust traveled but remains uncertain. Bambo Diaby can enter the defense.

These casualties change 20% of the starting lineups. Times adapt with reservations as Jorge Montes in Getafe and John Nwankwo in Elche. Médicos monitor weekly recoveries.

Statistics show that absences in the middle reduce possession by 8%. Ambas teams train alternative scenarios.

Expectations for the visiting attack

André Silva leads the Elche attack with four goals and an average of 2.8 shots per game. The Portuguese explores spaces behind the rival defense. Rafa Mir complements with movement, scoring in balanced games.

Grady Diangana feeds the sector with precise crosses, a 25% success rate. Aleix Febas creates chances, with three assists this season. The 4-4-2 formation allows for overload on the wings.

Away from home, Elche converts 15% of its shots into goals. Sarabia increases intensity in the final 15 minutes, where 40% of the goals come. Último draw with Madrid showed efficiency.

Possible replacements include Mourad El Ghezouani for rotation. Foco in dead balls increases threats.

Solid defense defines the game

The Getafe defense, anchored by Djené, has only conceded one goal at home in the last four games. The Togolese captain leads with 3.2 tackles per game. Domingos Duarte reinforces with effective defensive headers.

For Elche, David Affengruber stands out with interceptions, an average of 2.1. Lucas Pétrot covers the flanks well, limiting crosses by 70%. Iñaki Peña saved 78% of his shots this year.

Both defenses prioritize low lines against counterattacks. Histórico indicates few goals in direct duels. Árbitro Hernández Hernández distributes cards for tactical fouls, average 0.26 reds.

Weekly workouts include high blood pressure simulations. Defensive Equilíbrio can lead to a thin score.

Strategies from both coaches

José Bordalás implements high pressing on Getafe, recovering balls in 42% of actions in the opponent’s field. The coach, with experience in LaLiga, adjusts formations in real time. Foco in Mayoral as an offensive pivot defines transitions.

Eder Sarabia, from Elche, prefers controlled possession, with an average of 52%. The coach emphasizes draws against big players and demands compactness. Substituições like Coba from Costa aim for freshness in the second half.

Bordalás has won 60% of his duels at home this season. Sarabia accumulates 40% success outside. Estratégias collide in a contested midfield.

Post-game analysis reveals adaptations in 70% of matches. Tactical Equilíbrio promises tactical duel.