Getafe’s Standings Dilemma: A Look at the Route to La Liga Survival
After a rocky start, the azulones, under the guidance of Quique Sánchez Flores, continue to push for another season in Spain’s top flight.
Away from the peak form seen between 2017 and 2020, Getafe remains committed to the First Division. With Quique Sánchez Flores at the helm and Enes Ünal providing a steady stream of goals, the club is pursuing permanence in La Liga through grit, determination, and smart squad management.
What does Getafe need to stay up and how many points are required in La Liga 2022-2023?
Historically, many have pegged survival at around 42 points, but this target has rarely been universal. In the last decade, only two seasons reached that benchmark, while recent campaigns have shown Getafe hovering in the mid to high 30s. Currently, the azulones hold 29 points, which means four more victories would significantly bolster their chances for relegation avoidance.
Looking ahead to the 2022-2023 season, teams on the lower rung of the table are earning more than usual, which could push the threshold for safety beyond prior averages. A projection that assumes end-of-season outcomes after the first half suggests a finishing tally around 40 points, which would top recent seasons yet fall short of the traditional 42-point myth that lingers in the collective imagination.
What’s more, the league table is tightly packed. From the 10th spot downward, several teams are involved in the fight to avoid the drop. Direct head-to-heads may prove decisive, with goal difference often resolving close totals. In recent head-to-heads, Getafe has matched Sevilla on goal difference, sits level with Cadiz, and has fallen short against Girona, illustrating how small margins can swing the final standings.
As the campaign unfolds, the balance of results across matchdays will shape the final outcome. Getafe’s defense must remain compact, while the attack, led by Ünal, needs to convert chances with clinical precision. The club’s mindset centers on consistency, resilience, and leveraging home form to seize vital points in a congested table. The path to safety, though challenging, remains within reach if the blaugranas sustain momentum and avoid costly lapses. (Goal)