In a Madrid derby shaped by a tense 0-0 stalemate, the pivotal moment came when an early penalty was saved by David Soria, a stop that kept the scoreline intact and underscored the duel between Vallecano and Getafe. The save became a turning point, illustrating how precision and reflexes matter as much as chances in this heated fixture.
Vallecano sought rebound after a painful setback against Almería, a direct competitor in the fight against relegation, while Getafe approached the match in need of a result to ease their own relegation worries. The two sides had endured a recent run of defeats, with Vallecano hoping to reset the rhythm after losses to Valladolid and Real Madrid.
With the Vallecano faithful filling the Vallecas stadium, the home side asserted control early, pressing high and driving the tempo through Oscar Valentín and Santi Comesaña. Oscar Trejo, the genuine engine of Andoni Iraola’s squad, pushed the team forward, trying to dictate the pace and create chances through quick combinations and direct runs.
Getafe, sticking to their characteristic compact approach, yielded the initiative at times but remained dangerous on the counter and in moments of transition. A notable sequence came when a shot was repelled with the palm in front of the Vallecas goal, signaling that the visitors could unlock the game with a single incisive touch. The first half saw Vallecano’s supremacy, yet it did not translate into consistent, decisive attempts on target, a contrast to what followed after the break.
The second half opened with a moment that changed the mood: Fabrizio Angileri’s handball on the field in the 52nd minute earned Trejo a penalty, a chance Vallecano seized to take the lead. Trejo converted, and the stadium roared as the striker celebrated with his teammates. The moment reflected both teams’ urgency and the pressure of the Bundesliga-level one-point-at-a-time mindset that often dominates this fixture.
Quique Sánchez Flores responded by reshuffling personnel, bringing on Juan Iglesias and Ángel Algobia to inject energy and creativity. The changes paid off in a quick, low shot by Borja Mayoral that briefly threatened the net, only to be blocked and cleared by the defense. The pace of the match swung between periods of controlled buildup and bursts of attacking intent as both sides searched for a decisive moment to swing the result in their favor.
On the other side, the defense of Getafe stood firm, with Soria making a key save that preserved the 0-0 scoreline when danger arrived in the box. A sequence highlighting street-smart goalkeeping followed, as the goalkeeper managed to smother a late chance and keep the clean sheet intact. The match remained tight as the clock ticked down, with Vallecano pressing for a late winner while Getafe looked to snatch a goal on a counter.
The appearance of Radamel Falcao, entering the fray in the 68th minute, injected a different dynamic for Getafe, as the Colombian forward looked to disrupt Vallecano’s defense and create opportunities with his movement and aerial presence. His arrival sparked renewed urgency for Getafe, but the opportunity was snuffed out by a timely intervention from the Vallecano defense and the vigilant positioning of Dimitrievski in the goal.
Vallecano pressed to the end, spurred on by the crowd and the desire to secure three points. At the same time, Getafe’s shape and organization remained resilient, with Carlos Aleñá orchestrating play on the flank and directing attacks from midfield. The match finished with both teams taking something from the encounter: Vallecano a deserved point from their home performance, and Getafe a competitive result against a strong opponent, knowing there is more to come as the season progresses.
Data sheet:
0 – Vallecano Ray: Dimitrievsky; Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, Fran Garcia; Óscar Valentín, Comesaña (Unai López, art. 72); Isi (Baby, m.85), Trejo (Pozo, m.85), Álvaro García (Chavarría, m.68); and Camel (Falcao, m.68).
0 – Getafe: Syria; Damián, Djené, Mitrovic, Duarte, Angileri (Iglesias, art. 58); Aleñá, Milla, Maksimovic (Algobia, art. 58); Borja Mayoral (Portu, m.72) and Enes Ünal (Mata, m.89).
Judge: Melero López (Andalusian Committee). warned Catena (m.81) and Baby (85) from Rayo; and Angileri (24), Mitrovic (42), Algobia (83) from Getafe.
Events: The match, which coincided with the 9th day of the Santander League, was played at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid in front of 13,076 spectators.