Match Recap
Getafe earned a hard fought three points at El Sadar against a seasoned Osasuna side. After Chimy Ávila saw red just before halftime, the visitors capitalized on their numerical advantage and held firm to secure their first league win at the venue this season. Ávila’s dismissal loomed large, marking his first defeat of the campaign at his home ground as Osasuna pushed to extend their impressive form against Getafe.
The home team kept faith with the XI that impressed a week earlier, aiming to build on that performance and remain undefeated at Sadar, a goal that looked increasingly plausible as the match unfolded.
In a social media update from La Liga, a playful glimpse into the match atmosphere circulated, showing Sergio Herrera in a focused frame and highlighting the clash between Osasuna and Getafe. The post captured the energy of a game that promised intensity from the opening whistle.
The early moments were tense, with a clear rhythm battle between both sides before Osasuna struck the first real spark. Rubén García carved out the first meaningful chance by racing onto a ball fed through the box. He pressed forward, cut inside, and shot but the ball struck a post, denying his team a quick lead.
Moments later, Soria produced a stunning reflex save to deny Darko from a close range header after a corner delivered by Moi Gómez. The effort kept the scoreline level and signaled the hosts would have to fight hard to keep Getafe at bay.
Osasuna pressed with intensity as Ávila and Budimir looked to threaten, yet Duarte’s timely intervention disrupted a promising move. The visitors found their footing as the game settled into a rhythm where both sides tested the other, but a decisive moment swung the balance just before the break.
Osasuna pressed with renewed purpose but Getafe managed to weather the storm, and Iglesias seized a moment of indecision to convert with a well-placed finish that put the home side ahead. The reaction in the stands suggested a shift in momentum, inviting Osasuna to respond with resolve to recover the deficit.
The decisive turning point arrived late in the first half when Chimy Ávila delivered a hard challenge on Iglesias, earning a red card after a VAR review. The dismissal left Osasuna to navigate the second half with a numerical disadvantage and a clear plan to protect the goal while Getafe looked to extend their advantage.
Arrasate kept faith with his approach, urging his players to stay compact and find opportunities to press. Yet the balance of play continued to tilt in Getafe’s favor as the half progressed. Aleñá and Maksimovic began to influence the tempo of the game, helping Getafe control long passages of play and frustrate Osasuna’s attempts to restart the action.
Abde, along with Rubén Peña who had returned from injury, entered the fray to add pace and width to Getafe’s attack. Sánchez Flores’s side grew into the match, gaining confidence with every passing moment and catching the reaction of the crowd with a few sharper moments of play that threatened to seal the result.
Uruguay’s Gastón Álvarez tested the goal line with a creative effort that showcased Getafe’s willingness to push forward, taking advantage of opportunities at the top of the box. The visitors continued to defend stoutly and remained a constant threat on the break, with quick attackers providing a direct route to goal when space opened up.
Osasuna’s identity and stubborn resistance tried to shine through, but Getafe’s disciplined performance and efficient counterattacks kept the game in their favor. The contest held at El Sadar proved to be a tactical battle as much as a clash of styles, with the visitors finding a second goal to secure the win in a match that had produced several pivotal moments.
Both sides fought hard, but Getafe’s compact shape and purposeful transitions ultimately earned the result. The victory kept Getafe’s campaign moving forward with confidence, while Osasuna left the field with lessons learned from a difficult night against a well-organized opponent.
Data sheet
0 — Osasuna: Sergio Herrera; Nacho Vidal, Unai García, David García, Juan Cruz; Darko, Lucas Torró; Chimy Ávila, Moi Gómez, Rubén García, Budimir; Álex Berenguer.
2 — Getafe: David Soria; Damián, Duarte, Mitrovic, Gastón; Iglesias, Aleñá, Arambarri, Maksimovic; Ünal, Robert Ibáñez.
Goals: 0-1 by Iglesias in the 30th minute. 0-2 by Gastón in the 76th minute.
Referee: Isidro Díaz de Mena. Yellow cards were shown to Rubén García, Nacho Vidal, Peña, Budimir, Moncayola, Arrasate, and David García for Osasuna; Duarte and Milla for Getafe. Chimy Ávila was sent off in the 43rd minute, with Milla receiving a second yellow late on.
Attendance: 18,255 spectators at El Sadar. The match formed part of La Liga Santander’s sixth round, showcasing a tense and dramatic clash between two teams vying for early-season momentum.