Tottenham to host Getafe at Hotspur Way in fifth pre-season friendly on August 8

Tottenham Hotspur will meet Getafe CF at the Hotspur Way Training Centre on August 8 in their fifth pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with Roberto De Zerbi in charge of the home side.

Tottenham arrive following a 2-1 victory over Premier League rivals Chelsea, a win secured despite being reduced to 10 men. The club have added new signings to bolster the squad for the season ahead and are preparing despite not participating in any European competition, with the aim of challenging for a Champions League place next season. Getafe, managed by José Bordalás, come into the match on a two-game losing run after a 1-4 reverse to Atletico Madrid and a 0-1 loss to AS Monaco.

A high-profile summer signing, described in the source as "The £100M man", scored in the win over Chelsea, breaking the deadlock early and finishing with a well-placed shot. Sandro Tonali is expected to play a pivotal role for Tottenham, with the description that he can control the midfield and is also crucial in the final third.

Martin Satriano has been highlighted for his pre-season form with Getafe, the report saying he has impressed and will be a key figure in the visitors’ final third with the potential to trouble Tottenham’s defence. The article states all Getafe squad members are fit and ready for the fixture.

Tottenham report that Mateus Fernandes is back in training and could feature against the Azulones, while Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski are not yet fully fit to be included in the squad. A social post referenced in the source includes the line "Keeping up the hard work 🔥 pic.twitter.com/twPJg6B2V0."

Projected lineups provided in the source list Tottenham as: Kinsky (GK); Gray, Van Hecke, Davies, Robertson; Bergvall, Tonali, Gallagher; Solomon, Tel, Richarlison. Getafe are listed as: Soria (GK); Femenia, Abqar, Romero, Davinchi; Uche, Martin, Terrats; Lopez, Sotriano, Mayoral.

With their current pre-season form the Roberto De Zerbi-led side are described as being fully confident, while the Azulones are said to be seeking a response despite the assessment that their squad quality "is not that great." Fans can watch the match live via Tottenham’s official streaming service SPURSPLAY; for further updates the source directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App, or join the Khel Now community on Telegram.