José Bordalás was born in Madrid in 2000 and spent his childhood devoted to the teletext, eager to learn about every development in La Liga, especially the progress of his beloved Getafe.  Before establishing himself at Diario AS at the age of 23, he studied journalism at URJC and obtained experience at establishments like El Chiringuito and Movistar Plus.  Football, travel, and stadiums are his passions.

 May brings with it pivotal weeks that will eventually decide the outcome of this crazy year at the Coliseum as the season draws to a close.  In recent months, Bordalás has guided the team away from relegation worries and brought them closer to European positions. He began preseason by having to cancel games because of personnel limitations.

The atmosphere at Getafe is cautiously positive but not complacent, with fifteen points still up for grabs and a seven-point buffer above the relegation zone.  As demonstrated by past seasons, teams that were assumed to be safe may suddenly find themselves fighting for their lives.

 The upcoming schedule is tough: two away games against Rayo and Valencia, where the blue-and-whites have played well this season; a home game against Athletic; a trip to Mallorca to play Son Moix; and a final game at home against Celta, which could be the final game of Getafe’s 21st season in the top division of Spanish football.

Bordalás was cautious in his recent press conference, declining to call the team’s survival certain, despite his emphasis on ensuring safety.  “We must maintain our optimism as we strive toward that goal, but in football, nothing is determined until everything is confirmed.  We cannot afford to be overconfident or uneasy.  Getafe was on the verge of being demoted when I returned for my second term here, but we succeeded; no one would have counted on us.”