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Real Madrid Squad Depth

Scheduled for: Monday, March 2 | Time: 3 p.m. ET

: Monday, March 2 | : 3 p.m. ET Venue : Estadio Bernabeu — Madrid, Spain

: Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid, Spain Live broadcast: ESPN+

Vinicius Junior’s Resurgence

ESPN+ Betting Lines: Real Madrid -300; Tie +400; Getafe +900

Before January, Vinicius Junior had only netted five goals and provided seven assists across all competitions, significantly underachieving compared to his Expected Goals of 8.17. However, with the arrival of a World Cup year, his performance has dramatically improved, as he has scored seven goals and contributed two assists in just 11 matches. This includes an impressive scoring streak, with him finding the net in five consecutive games across all competitions, a challenge that Getafe will struggle to contain in their upcoming match on Monday.

In an effort to avoid falling into the relegation zone, Getafe’s defense has performed admirably, conceding just 29 goals over 25 matches. However, their offense has faltered, managing to score only 20 goals during the same period. Although Real Madrid’s defense has given up opportunities for counterattacks, it seems unlikely that Getafe will capitalize on these chances in what is expected to be a largely one-sided match at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite Real Madrid having recorded only one clean sheet in their last five games, their ability to outscore opponents 10 to 5 ensures they can succeed even when their defense is lacking, regardless of Mbappe’s presence.

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Real Madrid is making a wise decision by allowing the French forward to take all the time he requires on the sidelines. Given that their season goals depend heavily on him, this approach is indeed the best course of action.

"We will approach it one day at a time and keep track of the progress. He will assess how he feels, how his recovery is going, and how things develop," Arbeloa remarked regarding Mbappe's healing process. "Right now, it’s best not to impose any deadlines since it’s primarily about discomfort, and we need to evaluate his condition daily to determine how he feels. Based on that, we will make our choices. Our goal is for him to return at full capacity, and he will do so when he is ready."

Mbappe has an impressive tally of 38 goals in just 33 matches across all competitions, as he aims to surpass his debut season at Real Madrid, where he scored 44 goals in 59 matches. However, this time, the absence of the star player is significant. With Vinicius Junior stepping up to lead the attack and players like Arda Guler rising to the occasion, Real Madrid is poised to become even more formidable in the future, which poses a daunting challenge for teams globally.

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