Coming out of the relegation zone, Getafe climbed five places in the standings, pushing Sevilla back onto a losing path with a 2-0 result that left the Andalusian club two points behind the promotion playoff line of the second division talk.
The standout player for Getafe was Münir El Haddadi. After a spell in top form, he ended his side’s drought in front of goal, ending a shared scoring streak with Enes Ünal and Borja Mayoral that had produced the last 15 goals. Münir seized the moment against his former team and delivered the decisive strike early in the second half, surpassing Sevilla’s enthusiasm and tilting the match in Getafe’s favor.
Even before the first whistle, both sides displayed signs of progress. Jorge Sampaoli’s Sevilla, fresh from a 2-1 victory over Almería that advanced them to the Europa League quarterfinals, faced a test against an opponent who had barely lost in the league’s second phase.
Meanwhile, Getafe, rejuvenated after a difficult spell at the start of 2023, remained positioned in midfield, with results not fully translating into a clear climb in the table. Sevilla, in contrast, emerged as a stern test for Getafe’s growth aspirations.
Both Quique Sánchez Flores and Sampaoli faced challenges assembling their lineups. The Getafe coach could not rely on two starting central defenders, Omar Alderete and Domingos Duarte, who were replaced by Stefan Mitrovic and Gastón Álvarez. He also altered the setup, moving Luis Milla, Ángel Algobia and Damián Suárez for Juan Iglesias.
The Argentine coach had to manage fatigue and injuries among players lingering from competition in Turkey, with Oliver Torres coming in for Suso Fernández, and Pope Gueye slotting in as Ivan Rakitic and Bryan Gil were rotated, while Youssef En-Nesyri remained a focal point up front.
Bryan Gil’s presence on Getafe’s left flank unsettled Sevilla, forcing opponents to work hard to nullify his forays. Djene Dakonam and Damián Suárez repeatedly faced pressure from the pace and movement of Munir and his teammates as the match opened up.
Sevilla’s best moment of the first half came as Munir forced a sharp block from David Soria after a dangerous run, signaling Getafe’s early resilience. Yet Enes Ünal had already shown his sharp edge just seven seconds after the game began, controlling loose balls, quick touches and swift movement, setting the tone for Getafe’s attacking intent.
Getafe soon found its footing and turned the tide, pressing with intensity and creating a sense of dominance. Portu and Munir exploited the initiatives generated by Getafe’s pressure, with Munir punching in the opening goal before the break. Nemanja Maksimovic’s theft near midfield set the move in motion, finishing with Munir’s shot against Yassine Bounou. Sevilla’s goalkeeper blocked the shot only to see the rebound play out, underscoring the Azulona supporters’ relief as the chance finally found its mark.
A celebration caption from a prominent broadcaster captured the moment: a goal that gave the city a much-needed sigh of relief, as Borja Mayoral and Munir set the path toward victory for Getafe.
The second half followed a similar narrative. Getafe maintained pressure, and in the 50th minute Joan Jordan’s mispass under heavy pressure from Milla opened the door for Mayoral to threaten again. After a quick decision, Munir extended Getafe’s lead with a left-footed finish, sealing the scoring in favor of the home side.
Sevilla responded with three substitutions, Suso, En-Nesyri and Rakitic entering the fray, but Getafe continued to press high. The game opened up further as Sevilla tried to claw back a goal, yet neither En-Nesyri from a free kick nor Milla or Borja Mayoral from distance could calm the nerves and find the net.
commentary from observers and social posts recapped the drama as the match wore on: Getafe’s renewed energy, En-Nesyri’s near misses, and Munir’s crucial playmaking and finishing.
David Soria’s goal remained a fortress, repelling three late attempts by Alex Telles, Pape Gueye and Ivan Rakitic as Sevilla pressed to salvage a result. In the 95th minute, Enes Ünal added a final flourish, classically closing out the match and confirming Getafe’s victory. Sevilla, unable to win away from their home ground since October, faced a difficult setback that highlighted their away-day vulnerabilities, and Getafe responded with a performance that owed much to Munir’s influence.
— Data sheet:
2.- Getafe: Soria; Damián, Juan Iglesias, Djené, Mitrovic, Gastón, Portu; Maksimovic, Milla, Munir, Algobia; Borja Mayoral and Enes Ünal.
0.- Sevilla: Bono; Jesus Navas, Gudelj, Bade, Telles, Acuña; Jordan, Oliver Torres, Gueye, Bryan Gil, Ocampos; En-Nesyri.
Goals: 1-0, 50th minute: Munir; 2-0, 95th minute: Enes Ünal.
Referee: Mateu Lahoz. Yellow cards: Jordán and Badé for Sevilla; Damián, Villar and Gastón for Getafe.
The match, on the twenty-sixth day of La Liga, drew 12,553 spectators at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez in Getafe.