Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Getafe
Match Time & Date:
09/12/2024
21:00
Prediction: 2-1
Espanyol
Getafe and Espanyol square off against each other at Coliseum in the closing match of the La Liga round 16. Los Azulones aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Real Madrid and they are likely to go all guns blazing at los Periquitos. Important defender Djene is back from suspension as well as forward Bertug Yildirim, while both Carles Alena and Borja Mayoral remain on the sidelines with injuries.
The Catalans, on the other hand, desperately needed a win against Celta Vigo and they managed to get one in style. Espanyol are eager to grab something from Monday’s relegation six-pointer, but seeing that Getafe have two first-team regulars back to the starting XI and a fine home record, away win should not be considered. To make things even worse for the away team, defender Marash Kumbulla serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Midfielder Jose Gragera continues to miss out with injury.
Highlighted Player (Djené):
A central defender who can equally be deployed as a right-back, Djene Dakonam has emerged as one of the most influential Getafe players in the 2017/18 season. His road to prominence was a long one, however, and Djene had to bide his time in order to be recognized for quality he undoubtedly possesses. Dapaong-born Togolese international, Djene Dakonam made his first football steps as a youth member of Etoile Filante.
Spells in Benin and Cameroon with Tonnerre d’Abomey and Coton Sport, respectively, saw Djene Dakonam grab attention of Alcoron, who moved in to bring him to Spain in 2014. During two years in Spain Djene Dakonam made 59 league appearances before moving to Sint-Truidense. It was in Belgium that Djene Dakonam proved his defensive versatility and Getafe came calling the very next year, in 2017.
Djene proved to be an instant hit with the Azulones and is hoping a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs will not be too far away for him. The likes of Arsenal and Tottenham have been sniffing around him during the summer transfer window in 2018 but were ultimately scared off by his £31 million release clause.
Highlighted Team (Espanyol):
Espanyol are a Catalan club that plays in Spanish La Liga. Espanyol were founded in 1900 and their original name was Sociedad Espanola de Football. In 1901 the Catalan club changed its name to Club Espanol de Futbol. Los Periquitos used to play in bright yellow shirts in the past, but current colour of the team’s home kit is blue and white.
Espanyol’s fiercest rivals are Barcelona and the two teams face each other in the Catalan derby (Derbi barceloni). Espanyol have always been in Barca’s shadow, but it has to be noted that los Periquitos have won four Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup trophies).
The likes of Raul Tamudo, Jose Maria, Antonio Argiles and Mauricio Pochettino are players with most appearances for the Catalan outfit. Espanyol play their home games at Estadio Cornella-El Prat and the capacity of the stadium is 40,500. Los Periquitos have never participated in the Champions League.
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