Getafe
VillarrealHow did the teams perform?
Getafe
Villarreal
Match Stats
Lineup
Getafe
53'
35' Tripping
41'
53'
81' Replaced by L. Vazquez
80' Replaced by Djene
38'
90+2' Replaced by M. Satriano
86' Replaced by Kiko Femenia
Villarreal
39' Holding
49' Tripping
86' Roughing
78' Replaced by S. Mourino
76'
65' Replaced by T. Buchanan
65' Replaced by D. Parejo
46' Replaced by H. Lopez
La Liga Standings - Primera División
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 28 | 77-28 | 49 | 70 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 28 | 60-24 | 36 | 66 |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 28 | 47-25 | 22 | 57 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 28 | 51-33 | 18 | 55 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 28 | 43-35 | 8 | 44 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 28 | 38-31 | 7 | 41 |
| 7 |  Real Sociedad | 28 | 43-42 | 1 | 38 |
| 8 |  Espanyol | 28 | 35-42 | -7 | 37 |
| 9 | Getafe | 28 | 23-30 | -7 | 35 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 28 | 30-40 | -10 | 35 |
| 11 |  Osasuna | 28 | 33-35 | -2 | 34 |
| 12 |  Girona | 28 | 31-43 | -12 | 34 |
| 13 |  Valencia | 28 | 30-42 | -12 | 32 |
| 14 |  Sevilla | 28 | 37-47 | -10 | 31 |
| 15 |  Rayo Vallecano | 27 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 16 |  Mallorca | 28 | 33-45 | -12 | 28 |
| 17 |  Alaves | 28 | 26-38 | -12 | 28 |
| 18 |  Elche | 28 | 36-45 | -9 | 26 |
| 19 |  Levante | 27 | 29-45 | -16 | 22 |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 28 | 18-44 | -26 | 21 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - LaLiga2
Getafe snapped a challenging historical record against Villarreal, securing a crucial 2-1 home victory at the Coliseum.
Getafe secured a vital 2-1 victory over Villarreal at the Coliseum on Valentine’s Day. Goals from Mauro Arambarri and Martín Satriano sealed a hard-fought win, ending a long drought against the Yellow Submarine.
Entering the match, Getafe languished in 17th position, desperate for points to escape the relegation zone. Villarreal, meanwhile, sat comfortably in fourth, aiming to solidify their Champions League ambitions.
Historically, matches between these two sides heavily favored Villarreal, with Getafe recording only one win in their previous 15 encounters.
The first half saw a physical battle in midfield, with several early bookings. Zaid Romero and Diego Rico of Getafe received yellow cards in the 35th and 38th minutes respectively, setting a tense tone.
Villarreal’s R. Veiga also entered the referee’s book just a minute later. The deadlock finally broke in the 41st minute.
Mauro Arambarri stepped up to convert a penalty, calmly slotting the ball home for Getafe’s crucial opener. This sent the home crowd into raptures before the break.
Villarreal made an immediate change at halftime, introducing H. Lopez to inject fresh attacking impetus. They sought a response after falling behind.
Despite Villarreal’s attempts, Getafe extended their lead in the 53rd minute. Martín Satriano expertly guided home a pass from Juan Iglesias, doubling the hosts’ advantage.
The goal further energized the Coliseum, putting Getafe firmly in control. Villarreal pushed hard for a way back into the game.
Their persistence paid off in the 76th minute when G. Mikautadze found the net, halving the deficit for the visitors. This late goal ignited hopes of a comeback.
However, Getafe’s defense held firm through a series of late substitutions. They battled bravely to protect their precious lead until the final whistle.
Despite Villarreal holding 56% possession and attempting 8 shots to Getafe’s 5, the hosts were more clinical. Getafe’s two shots on target both resulted in goals, translating to a higher expected goals (xG) figure of 1.48 compared to Villarreal’s 0.65.
Juan Iglesias stood out for Getafe with his assist and a remarkable 8 tackles, stifling Villarreal’s attacks effectively.
This unexpected 2-1 victory provides Getafe with a massive boost in their battle against relegation. It also marks a significant psychological triumph over their formidable opponents, breaking a lengthy winless streak.
