Getafe is a football club from the city of Getafe, a suburb south of Madrid. The club was founded in 1983 in its current form and plays in the blue shirt in the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, a stadium with a capacity of over 16,000 people.

Getafe is known for its solid playing style, few frills, lots of discipline. They often make it difficult for bigger opponents and have built up a reputation as a difficult team to play against. They play compact, with many physical duels and tactical discipline.

The club has established itself fairly well in La Liga in the 21st century, with the occasional European stunt. It is not a club of spectacle, but one that sells its skin dearly. Efficient, businesslike, and sometimes frustrating for the opponent.