MASON GREENWOOD will start on the bench for Getafe as they take on Real Sociedad in a huge La Liga clash TODAY.
Last weekend saw the Man Utd loanee make his return to professional football after 20 months away and the 21-year-old helped his new side to a 3-2 win over Osasuna.
Greenwood came off the bench in the 77th minute and won the corner which led to the winning goal late on.
- Kick off time: 1pm BST
- TV channel: Viaplay Sports 1
- Live stream: La Liga TV
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25. Dangerous attack from Sociedad.
Take plays a nice one-two on the left flank and gets the ball on the left side of the penalty area in open space.
The goalscorer then lifts the ball into the air before a vital interception and clearance is made.
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23. Sociedad growing into the game.
The hosts are getting to grips with the flow of the game more now.
Getafe still have bundles of energy however.
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19. Penalty appeal waved away after Mitrovic takes down a Sociedad attacker in the box.
But the ref deems it to be a fair intervention.
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18. Sociedad break forward on the left.
It is their first attack since the goal.
However, a Getafe defender gets his body in the way blocks the shot.
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15. Some cute intricate play from Getafe almost sees them break through the defensive block in the middle.
Once again though their final ball lets them down as they make a turnover.
Sociedad now in comfortable possession of the ball.
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14. Scrappy midfield play from Getafe as they put pressure on the Sociedad midfield.
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12. Getafe have had the Lion's share of ball so far with 61 per cent.
Thus far, however, they have been unable to work the ball into dangerous situations.
The visitors appear determined to find a way in down the flanks, but their final ball is letting them down.
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10. Back and forth play at the minute.
Getafe had the ball in a dangerous area but were unable to create anything.
Sociedad then attempted to counter before losing the ball with a poor touch.
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7. Getafe win the ball back high up the pitch after forcing a loose pass from Remiro.
But they can only play it backwards and retain possession.
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5. Getafe win a free-kick in the Sociedad half after a high boot challenge.
But the kick offers nothing and the ball is harmlessly turned back over.
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3. The home side take the lead early on after carving Getafe open at the back.
Takefusa Kubo fire the ball home after whipping the ball into the far corner following after being slotted through by Brias Mendez.
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GOAL
Sociedad take the lead
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1. Early exchanges see Sociedad turn the ball over with a wayward pass but dominating the play.
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Kick off
We're underway in Spain
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Kick off minutes away
The Reale Stadium is in full voice ahead of the match.
The players are emerging from the tunnel.
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Tierney omission explained
Tierney's omission from the Real starting xi has been explained.
Boss Alguacil has revealed they are managing the Scot's minute load, along with other stars.
He said: "Tierney and Zubimendi have stayed inside, due to load management. Zakharyan… it seems like he has the flu, I hope that tomorrow he will be able to train.
"If we want to compete in the Champions League again next year, it is games like these that we have to win. Those in the league, which are what will allow us to play in the Champions League again next year.
"It is very clear to me. At the same time, finishing the Champions League match I was already talking to the players about the Getafe match, because it is much more important.
"The players' chip has changed as soon as they finished the Inter match."
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Past meetings
Real Sociedad emerged 2-0 victors from this game last season.
The last time Getafe emerged with all three points from the Reale Arena was back in 2019, and they needed a red card to help them with that.
Before that though, Getafe had won three games in a row when visiting.
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Greenwood and Tierney benched
Names familiar to Premier League fans could be involved in the game off the bench.
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is sitting on the bench for Sociedad after playing 62 minutes of the Wednesday clash against Inter Milan.
Man Utd's Mason Greenwood is on the bench for the Getafe, having made his debut from the bench last weekend in the win over Osasuna.
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Form guide
Real Sociedad have won just one game all season, a 5-3 win over Granada before the international break.
Imanol Alguacil's side drew their first three games of the season before the eight-goal thriller.
But they fell to defeat against Real Madrid in their last La Liga outing despite taking an early lead.
They also drew 1-1 with Inter in the Champions League group stage opener.
In Getafe's case, they have two wins, two defeats and one draw under their belt.
Their opening game of the season saw them draw with Barcelona.
A 3-0 loss to Girona was then followed up by a 1-0 win over Alaves.
Madrid then beat them 2-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring an injury-time winner, before a 3-2 win over Osasuna.
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Getafe line-up
Here's how the visitors line up.
4-4-2: (GK) Soria, Suarez, Mitrovic, Alderete, Rico, Carmona, Djene, Maksimovic, Alena, Mata, Mayoral
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Sociedad line-up
Here is how the hosts line up.
4-4-2: (GK) Remiro, Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz, Mendez, De Zarate, Turrientes, Barrenetxea, Kubo, Umar
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Welcome to SunSport's Live Blog of Real Sociedad vs Getafe
Real Sociedad play host to Getafe as to Spanish sides look to claw their way up the La Liga table.
SunSport will give you a minute-by-minute play-through of the match.
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