Mbappe Ignites Madrid as Alonso Delivers Bold XI for Getafe Clash

Madrid XI for Getafe Clash

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid\'s coach, named his starting lineup to face Getafe on Sunday evening at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, as part of La Liga matchday nine.

This game serves as Madrid\'s final league encounter before the Clasico against Barcelona on October 26, with a Juventus tie to come on October 22.

In attack, the trio of Mbappe, Rodrygo and Franco Mastantuono starts, while Vinicius Junior sits on the bench.

In defense, Alonso sticks with Militao and David Alaba as the central pairing.

Lineups

Madrid\'s forward line looks potent on paper, and Vinicius is among the substitutes for this match.

Midfield options include Camavinga and Chuaméni, providing balance between attack and defense.

Mbappe, already in red‑hot form, has netted 14 goals in 10 competitive appearances this season, a pace far steeper than last year.

He arrived in 2024 wearing the number 9, needed time to adjust after a tough pre-season and a demanding Euros, but 2025 has seen him find his rhythm.

Under Alonso, Mbappe has started immediately to deliver, with statistics corroborating the eye test: goals and influence up across the board.

Out of the Box

Mbappe hits the target roughly every 15 minutes, compared to about 19 minutes last season, and needs 1.7 shots to score a goal versus 2.9 previously.

The Frenchman has raised his average goals per game from 0.7 to 0.9, which would project around 68 goals across all competitions if he keeps this pace. The figure might be theoretical, but it underlines his threat.

Among top European forwards, only Harry Kane edges him by about 15 goals, though Kane has played three more matches.

Remarkably, nine of Mbappe\'s 14 goals have come away from home—an indicator that he thrives in tough atmospheres.

The Bernabeu atmosphere remains intense, but Mbappe\'s performance shows no sign of wavering, often rising to the occasion when it matters most.

Clasico Horizon

This Sunday\'s matchup precedes a busy schedule with Juventus in midweek and a high‑voltage Clasico against Barcelona later in October, both at the Bernabeu.

Madrid will host Juventus on October 22 and then Barcelona on October 26, in a crucial phase of the season.

Mbappe Against Barça

Mbappe\'s Clasico record is notable: eight games against Barça in his career have yielded two wins, one draw and five losses with 11 goals and an assist to his name.

Overall, Mbappe has found the back of the net in three of four Clasico clashes, underscoring his big‑game relevance.

Looking ahead, Mbappe\'s numbers in 2025–26 suggest Madrid\'s attack is firing on all cylinders, with 14 goals in 10 matches, including nine in La Liga and five in Champions League appearances.

Off the pitch, Mbappe has discussed how Spanish comes naturally to him, noting that both Spanish and French are Latin languages and daily life in Madrid has helped him learn quickly.

Alonso confirmed Mbappe will be available for Getafe after resuming full training without any ankle pain, a relief for Madrid\'s frontline.

“Spanish is similar to French in many ways,” Mbappe said in quotes cited by Mundo Deportivo, adding that living in Spain has helped him grow more fluent and comfortable with the culture.

As Madrid transition to crucial fixtures, the team\'s focus remains on performing against Getafe and then the heavy schedule that follows against Juventus and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe\'s Clasico context remains a hot topic, but his statistics against Barça—scoring in multiple Clasico appearances—keep the optimism high for Madrid\'s ambitions this season.

In short, Mbappe\'s 14 goals in 10 games and his early-season form point toward a standout season as Madrid chase major trophies.

Humor Sniper Notes

Punchline 1: If Mbappe keeps this scoring pace, the stadium lights will need a bigger power bill just to keep up with the glow of those goals.

Punchline 2: My calendar asked for permission to attend all of Madrid\'s matches this season; apparently the only thing that can outpace Mbappe is my phone burning through reminders—and yes, I still never miss a kickoff.