The Blue Side of Madrid : Getafe Club de Futbol, the Rise of Los Azulones

The Blue Side of Madrid is the inspirational story of Getafe Club de Fútbol – the capital’s resilient outsiders who refused to accept that top-flight football belonged exclusively to the city’s big two: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.Re-founded in 1983, Getafe have climbed from the margins of Spanish football to the bright lights of the Primera División, establishing themselves as a permanent fixture among Spain’s elite.Since their first-ever promotion in 2004, Los Azulones have spent 21 of the last 22 seasons in La Liga, reaching two Copa del Rey finals and embarking on three European campaigns.Operating on a shoestring budget and playing in a municipally owned stadium, the south-Madrid club is vying for the title of the capital’s third-best team, alongside Rayo Vallecano and Leganés.This fascinating book follows the drama of the 2025/26 season while charting Getafe’s meteoric rise – from out-of-town underdogs to a formidable force in La Liga and in Europe.