Getafe CF 2025–26

La Liga · Coliseum Alfonso Pérez · Getafe, Madrid

La Liga 2025–26 Azulones

Getafe CF are La Liga's great disrupters — a club that refuses to be overawed by their glamorous neighbours Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Under the direction of José Bordalás, one of Spanish football's most tactically disciplined coaches, Getafe have built a reputation for physical, organised and deeply effective defensive football. Their Coliseum Alfonso Pérez stadium is a difficult place to visit, and their relentless pressing, competitive aggression and set-piece efficiency consistently make them a thorn in the side of Spain's elite clubs. Based in the south of Madrid, the Azulones represent a fiercely independent footballing identity far removed from the Bernabéu gloss, drawing on a loyal local fanbase who take enormous pride in regularly competing at the highest level of Spanish football.

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Club Overview

Stadium

Coliseum Alfonso Pérez — capacity 17,700, an intimidating fortress in the south of Madrid

Manager

José Bordalás — the mastermind behind Getafe's defensive solidity and competitive aggression

Style

Low block, intense pressing, physical duels, set-piece threat — effective rather than elegant

Location

Getafe — municipality in the south of the Community of Madrid, 13km from the capital centre

Nickname

Azulones — "Big Blues" — named after their distinctive royal blue home kit

Notable Season

2018–19: 5th in La Liga under Bordalás — qualified for Europa League, their greatest modern achievement

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