Real Madrid: 5 key players to watch against Getafe

Real Madrid will face Getafe in another crucial La Liga matchup.

Although Barcelona dropped points by drawing 2-2 with tough customers Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid have their own difficult matchup against a Madrid-based rival on Thursday. And Getafe have serious Champions League ambitions in 2020-2021 under manager Jose Bordalas, who is coaching one of Europe’s most well-organized teams.

Los Blancos won’t have star man Eden Hazard as a precaution before the Athletic Club matchup, but they still have star power. Here are five key players for Thursday night’s game at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano.

LW Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior will need to be the star man against Getafe with Eden Hazard out. When Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad a couple of weeks ago, Vinicius stood out and drew a penalty to give Los Blancos an early lead. He then scored against Mallorca, standing out as the best player on the pitch yet again.

The Brazilian is in great form, but he will face a new challenge in Getafe, who have the personnel to make life very difficult for the confident, skillful, and intelligent wide playmaker. Vinicius, though, looks poised to be the difference-maker, just as he has been throughout the year 2020 for Los Merengues.