Espanyol x Getafe: line-up confirmed and where to watch the game live for the 29th round in LaLiga By Carolina Costa
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Espanyol and Getafe face each other this Saturday (21) in the 29th round of LaLiga, at RCDE Stadium, at Cornellà, at The match starts at 15:15 (local time in Espanha), equivalent to 12:15 in Brasília time. The clash pits two teams close in the table face to face, with Espanyol in eighth place, with 37 points, and Getafe in ninth place, with 35 points. Ambas teams are looking for important points to remain in the middle of the table and avoid approaching rivals in the relegation zone.
Coach Manolo González leads Espanyol at home, while José Bordalás leads Getafe in search of a positive result away from home. The game takes place at a time when Espanyol is going through a winless streak, but has the support of the fans at the stadium to try to break the negative trend. Já o Getafe arrives with more consistent performance recently and intends to explore quick counterattacks to surprise the opponent.
Espanyol confirmed lineup
Espanyol enters the field with a 4-4-2 formation. Goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović is a starter in goal. The defense has Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera and Carlos Romero. In midfield, Cyril Ngonge, Edu Expósito, Urko González and Tyrhys Dolan play. Ramón Terrats and Kike García complete the attack as an offensive duo.
The team has important absences, such as Javi Puado, out due to injury, Fernando Calero also injured and Charles Pickel suspended. Essas absences force adjustments in the team, but the group maintains confidence in the tactical scheme used throughout the season.
Getafe confirmed lineup
Getafe adopts the 5-4-1 scheme. David Soria saves the goal. The defensive line includes Djené, Domingos Duarte, Zaid Romero, Kiko Femenía and Diego Rico. The midfield is formed by Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, Juan Iglesias and Martin Satriano. Luis Vázquez acts as a reference in the solitary attack.
Getafe’s absences include Borja Mayoral due to a knee injury and other players such as Abu Kamara and Abdelkabir Abqar, who are suspended or injured. José Bordalás prioritizes defensive solidity to neutralize Espanyol’s attacks.
Where to watch live Espanyol x Getafe
The live broadcast of the match is exclusive on the Disney+ platform. Fans can follow all the action via streaming, with narration and commentary options in Portuguese. Não there is open broadcast on traditional TV for this specific confrontation.
Disney+ offers complete coverage of LaLiga in the 2025/26 season, including replays, real-time stats and post-match highlights. Subscribers access content directly through the application or website, guaranteeing image and sound quality.
Confrontation and arbitration details
The main referee is Isidro Díaz of Mera Escuderos, known for an average of 5.81 cards per game in the competition. The expectation is for a disputed match, with physical duels in midfield. RCDE Stadium has a capacity for around 40 thousand fans and usually has good support for the home team.
Espanyol and Getafe have faced each other a few times this season, with balanced results in recent history. The focus now is on recovering points for both teams in the final stretch of the championship.
Factors that can decide the game
The initial possession of the ball should be contested, with Espanyol trying to impose pace at home. Getafe bets on quick transitions and long balls to explore spaces. Lesões and suspensions influence the strategies of both sides.
The attack momentum shown on tracking platforms indicates balance at the start of similar matches. Jogadores like Kike García and Luis Vázquez are key pieces to set the score.
Context of round 29 of LaLiga
LaLiga round 29 features several decisive games in the mid-table. Espanyol and Getafe need to add points to move away from the dangerous zone and aim for higher positions. The competition remains fierce, with few differences between the middle and lower teams.
The tight schedule requires rotation and attention to tactical details. Ambas the teams arrive with renewed motivation for the direct confrontation.
The game represents an opportunity for Espanyol to score at home and for Getafe to win an important victory away. The match continues with exclusive broadcast on Disney+.
