Real Madrid vs. Getafe: Odds, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

Julen Lopetegui will take charge of Real Madrid in La Liga for the first time on Sunday, when they host Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Lopetegui stepped in during a summer of transition for Los Blancos, who not only lost manager Zinedine Zidane but all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo too. It means the new boss has a big job on his hands if he's to beat Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to the title this season.

Madrid are the big favourites for this fixture and should get off to a winning start. Getafe enjoyed a fine 2017-18 campaign, finishing in eighth position. They are renowned for being one of the more organised and aggressive teams in the Spanish top flight.

It will be a huge occasion for Lopetegui and his players. Here are the odds for the fixture and all the broadcast information needed to ensure this one isn't missed.

Odds

Real Madrid (10-67)

Draw (7-1)

Getafe (23-2)

According to OddsShark.

Broadcast Information

Date: Sunday, August 19

Time: 9:15 p.m. (BST), 4:15 p.m. (ET)

TV Info: beIN Sports (U.S.)

Live Stream: beIN Sports Connect (U.S.) Eleven Sports (UK)

Preview

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Having lost Zidane and Ronaldo, Lopetegui would have been hoping for a big performance from his team on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup against city rivals Atletico Madrid. But a 4-2 loss after extra time likely concerned Los Blancos supporters.

While there were still some sparks in Real's attacking play, they lacked control in midfield while Luka Modric was sat on the bench. In defence, there was a shortage of authority and intensity.

Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Raphael Varane were all involved in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages, so perhaps it was no surprise to see them a little jaded.

The latter, who was a key part of France's victorious team, was singled out for criticism by SB Nation's Lucas Navarrete:

But away from the defeat to Atletico, there have been some positive signs for Madrid despite the number of significant changes at the club.

Gareth Bale was in fine form during pre-season and is relishing his role as the key attacker in the side. His superb surge and cross set up Karim Benzema's equalising goal against Atletico.

In the past, fluctuations in form and injuries have prevented Bale from becoming one of the best players in the world despite his penchant for producing in the big fixtures.

All the indications are he is set for a huge campaign:

Lopetegui also has some decisions to make in terms of personnel, especially after the club recently signed goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea.

Keylor Navas has long been the starter between the sticks for Madrid, but he arguably could have done better with Diego Costa's opening goal on Wednesday.

ESPN FC's Dermot Corrigan doesn't think it will be long until Courtois is drafted in:

While there's a clear chasm in quality between these two outfits, there's no doubt Getafe have it in them to make this a tough afternoon for Madrid. Jose Bordalas' side never make things easy for their opponents, and while they are aggressive in their play, they can occasionally overstep the mark with their physicality.

The European champions may have to be patient as a result, with Getafe likely to sit deep and try to frustrate the hosts. But Los Blancos will be able to find a way through, and Lopetegui should enjoy a straightforward start to domestic life in the Madrid hot seat.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Getafe