Madrid's cross-city rivals Getafe sit mid-table in La Liga at the moment, albeit just four points above the relegation zone. José Bordalas's team enter this game bruised after two consecutive away thumpings by Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla. The visitors will be keen not to get beaten that badly three times in a row.
Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid are struggling to keep pace with league leaders Atletico Madrid after winning just three of their last eight games in all competitions. Madrid's last home game saw them blow a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Levante. More consistency is needed from the hosts if they don't want to trail behind a resurgent Barcelona too.
Hello! Welcome to our live text commentary of this La Liga match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Madrid.
