He came into Getafe this Saturday expecting a solid performance, and in an away setting he secured his first victory of the season as a guest coach. Sevilla dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, finishing with a 0-3 result. The dismissal of Uruguayan coach Diego Alonso followed the defeat, a consequence many in the club anticipated after the match.
Alonso, who had taken over from José Luis Mendilíbar at the start of October, has collected five of the controversial twenty-four points from eight La Liga matches under his leadership. The setback also left a sour note in European competition, compounded by a heavy group-stage loss that dimmed Sevilla’s European hopes for the season.
When the first ball was played, an early decision altered the landscape. A handball by Juanlu, spotted minutes after Mata’s shot, was ruled a penalty despite the ball touching the defender’s foot before his arm. Borja Mayoral stepped up calmly and converted, giving Getafe an early advantage that set the tone for the night.
Sevilla initially struggled to respond to the deficit, a blow that landed hard at a time when rallies might have changed the course of the match. David Soria’s reliable goalkeeping helped Getafe frustrate attacking efforts and keep En-Nesyri at bay, with the stopper calmly clearing a dangerous ball from outside the area to halt a promising Sevilla advance.
Getafe, positioned well and employing disciplined tactical fouls, neutralized Seville’s attempts to draw level and launched counter-attacks with growing danger. The opening strike from Latasa’s diagonal effort hinted at danger, but the real reward arrived soon after as the visitors extended their lead. Pedrosa released a short pass to Soumaré; the French midfielder worked the ball under pressure from Greenwood before delivering a perfectly weighted through ball. Mata stood ready in front of Dmitrovic and redirected a precise touch past the goalkeeper, adding to the scoreline.
Januzaj, who came on for Kike Salas in the first half, offered Sevilla their clearest chance in the 51st minute with a cross from Ocampos. Latasa, meanwhile, remained in a much more favorable position and tested the goalkeeper with a whipped shot that sailed high. A moment of educational misjudgment from Soumaré became a key moment later in the game, underscoring the emotional swing of the contest.
The decisive moment arrived from the penalty spot. A handball by Juanlu during a defensive side foul invitation gave Greenwood the opportunity to convert with composure. He struck with his right foot to set up a pair of set-pieces that found the target with his left, sealing Sevilla’s fate on the night.
Data sheet:
0 – Sevilla: Dmitrovic; Juanlu, Gudelj, Sergio Ramos, Kike Salas (Januzaj, min. 46), Pedrosa; Soumaré, Sow (Rafa Mir, min. 72), Rakitic; Ocampos (Suso, min. 65) and En-Nesyri.
3 – Getafe: David Soria Iglesias, Djené, Gastón, Diego Rico; Milla (Carmona, min. 90), Maksimovic; Mata, Mayoral, Greenwood (Óscar, min. 90+), and Latasa (Alderete, min. 92).
Goals: 0-1, min 5: penalty. 0-2, min 37: goal. 0-3, min 80: Greenwood, penalty.
Referee: Juan Luis Pulido Santana. Cautions: locals Dmitrovic (min. 4), Gudelj (min. 77), Rakitic (min. 86); visitors Milla (min. 12), Gastón (min. 24), coach Bordalás (min. 37), Mata (min. 94).
Attendances: The match, part of La Liga EA Sports, was played at Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in front of around 30,000 spectators.