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Dani Carvajal starts his Getafe debut against Rayo Vallecano
Dani Carvajal started his Getafe debut against Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid-area league match.
The former Real Madrid defender joined Getafe recently to strengthen its right side of defence.
Earlier previews said his place was uncertain, with coach José Bordalás saying he would decide close to the match; Kiko Femenía had been expected to start at right-back.
Getafe came into the game after a draw in the Conference League and a league loss to Barcelona, and had scored only four goals in eight league rounds.
Rayo had recently seen its match against Athletic suspended after fans threw paper planes and other small objects onto the pitch during protests against the club’s president.
That suspended match is due to resume behind closed doors, but no date had been set.
The Getafe-Rayo game brought attention back to the football amid the clubs’ contrasting concerns: Getafe’s low scoring and Rayo’s dispute with supporters.
Dani Carvajal was named in Getafe’s starting lineup for his debut against Rayo Vallecano.
The Spanish right-back joined Getafe recently after playing for Real Madrid.
The Madrid derby was scheduled for Monday at Getafe’s Coliseum.
Rayo’s previous match against Athletic was suspended after supporters threw paper planes and other small objects onto the pitch.
Getafe had scored four goals in eight LaLiga matches, while Rayo striker Sergio Camello had scored seven.
- Who
- Getafe and Rayo Vallecano, with Dani Carvajal making his Getafe debut.
- What
- Carvajal was named in Getafe’s starting lineup against Rayo.
- When
- Monday, 19 October 2026.
- Where
- The Coliseum, Getafe.
- Why
- Carvajal had recently joined Getafe to strengthen the right-back position.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Rayo’s previous match against Athletic was suspended after supporters threw paper planes and other small objects onto the pitch.
Carvajal was named in Getafe’s starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano.
- Fixture
- Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano
- Venue
- Coliseum
- Carvajal
- Named in Getafe’s starting lineup for his debut
- Getafe goals
- Four in eight LaLiga matches
- Sergio Camello
- Seven goals for Rayo Vallecano
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What people are saying
I don’t like giving clues. Dani has been working brilliantly. I won’t make the decision until tomorrow. You’ll see whether he plays or not. He’s ready like the rest of his teammates.
My commitment is maximum whether I’m playing for Getafe, Real Madrid or making an omelette.
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