Espanyol
GetafeHow did the teams perform?
Espanyol
Getafe
Match Stats
Lineup
Espanyol
90+7' Tripping
68'
46' Replaced by C. Ngonge
68'
65' Replaced by O. El Hilali
90+3'
65' Replaced by R. Terrats
78' Replaced by C. Riedel
78' Replaced by T. Dolan
Getafe
46' Roughing
45+3'
45+7'
61' Delay of game
45+7'
90+1' Holding
45+3'
90+8'
45+10'
misses next match
84'
Delay of game
84' Replaced by M. Arambarri
64'
Delay of game
34' Replaced by D. Rico
La Liga Standings - Primera División
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 95-36 | 59 | 94 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 77-35 | 42 | 86 |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 72-46 | 26 | 72 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 62-44 | 18 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 59-48 | 11 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 53-48 | 5 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe | 38 | 32-38 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 41-44 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 46-55 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 38 | 59-61 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 38 | 43-55 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | 43-58 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 38 | 46-60 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | 44-56 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 |  Elche | 38 | 49-57 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 47-61 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 44-50 | -6 | 42 |
| 18 |  Mallorca | 38 | 47-57 | -10 | 42 |
| 19 |  Girona | 38 | 39-55 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 38 | 26-60 | -34 | 29 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - LaLiga2
Getafe snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, largely thanks to a quickfire double just before halftime and a standout performance from goalkeeper David Soria.
Getafe secured a vital 2-1 away win against Espanyol on March 21, 2026, in a pulsating La Liga encounter. A late first-half surge from the visitors proved decisive, with Domingos Duarte and Mauro Arambarri both finding the net.
The result saw Getafe climb above Espanyol in the fiercely contested La Liga standings. Espanyol, sitting 8th with 37 points, had aimed to solidify a push for European qualification. Meanwhile, 9th-placed Getafe sought to continue their strong recent form and close the gap on their rivals.
Espanyol started brightly, dominating possession and creating early pressure. However, they saw two early goals controversially disallowed by VAR. Cyril Ngonge’s apparent opener was ruled out for offside in the 15th minute, followed by a R. Terrats effort for offside in the 31st minute.
Despite Espanyol’s early control and sustained pressure, Getafe struck just before halftime. Domingos Duarte powered a header past the goalkeeper from a precise Luis Milla cross in the 45+3 minute. The away fans erupted in celebration.
Getafe then delivered a significant blow to the hosts’ morale. Mauro Arambarri capitalized on the momentum, firing in a second goal in the 45+7 minute after a neat assist from Duarte. This gave the visitors a surprising and comfortable two-goal lead at the break.
Espanyol faced an uphill battle after the shocking end to the first half. They needed to find a way to penetrate Getafe’s notoriously resilient defence. The visitors, conversely, prepared to manage their two-goal advantage with typical discipline and aggression.
Espanyol manager made an immediate tactical change, introducing Roberto Fernández Jaen for Cyril Ngonge at halftime. This substitution was intended to inject fresh attacking impetus and creativity into the home side’s play.
The home side pushed intensely for a goal throughout the second period, dominating possession and fashioning several dangerous opportunities. Their persistence eventually paid off, bringing the RCDE Stadium crowd back to life in the 68th minute.
Rubén Sánchez provided a perfectly weighted pass to Roberto Fernández Jaen, who demonstrated composure to coolly slot the ball home. This crucial goal reduced the deficit to 2-1 and reignited hopes for a dramatic Espanyol comeback.
As the match wore on, Getafe’s defensive resolve hardened under increasing pressure. Goalkeeper David Soria produced several vital saves, denying Espanyol any clear-cut equalizer and preserving their narrow lead. The tension boiled over, with manager Jose Bordalas Jimenez receiving a straight red card in the 87th minute, underscoring the fierce nature of Getafe’s fight.
Espanyol finished the match with 66% possession and a total of 15 shots, with 5 on target. Their expected goals (xG) of 1.73 suggested they could have scored more. Getafe registered only 34% possession and 8 shots, 4 on target, but outperformed their 0.98 xG with clinical finishing and resolute defending.
This crucial 2-1 victory moves Getafe ahead of Espanyol, climbing to 8th place in the hotly contested La Liga table. For Espanyol, it was a frustrating afternoon of missed chances.
Espanyol will need to regroup quickly from this disappointing home loss as they look ahead to their upcoming La Liga challenges. Getafe will carry this momentum into their next fixture, aiming to continue their climb.
