In a tightly contested match at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Atlético de Madrid faced off against Getafe on Matchday 13. The game’s deadlock was broken in the 81st minute when Domingos Duarte inadvertently scored an own goal, sealing a tight victory for Atleti. Despite several attempts, Getafe could not level the score and concluded the game empty-handed.
In a dramatic finale, Mauro Arambarri almost altered the outcome for Getafe in the dying moments of the match. However, his strike hit the woodwork, denying the home side an equalizer.
Nicolás González was particularly impressive for Atlético, completing 13 accurate passes, winning 2 balls back, and attempting 3 shots on goal throughout the match.
Defensively, Matteo Ruggeri played a crucial role, winning 3 duels and helping to maintain the clean sheet.
Getafe’s coach, José Bordalás, opted for a 5-3-2 formation with David Soria in goal; Juan Iglesias, Abdelkabir Abqar, Domingos Duarte, Djené Dakonam, and Diego Rico in defense; Luis Milla, Mario Martín, and Mauro Arambarri in midfield; and Borja Mayoral and Adrián Liso leading the attack.
On the other hand, Diego Simeone’s Atlético setup in a 4-4-2 formation with Juan Musso between the posts; Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Clément Lenglet, and Matteo Ruggeri in defense; Marcos Llorente, Koke, Pablo Barrios, and Nicolás González in midfield; with Julián Álvarez and Álex Baena up front.
The match referee was Guillermo Cuadra Fernández, who oversaw a competitive encounter.
Looking ahead, Getafe will host Elche in their next fixture, while Atlético will play against Real Oviedo at home.
After this match, Getafe remains in seventh place with 17 points, while Atlético climbs to fourth position in the league with 28 points.
Substitutions for Getafe
75’ 2T – Kiko Femenía replaced Abdelkabir Abqar; Coba da Costa came on for Adrián Liso. 85’ 2T – Alex Sancris replaced Mario Martín; 86’ 2T – Juanmi came on for Juan Iglesias; 89’ 2T – Javi Muñoz substituted for Luis Milla.
Yellow cards for Getafe:
39’ 1T – Abdelkabir Abqar (Repeated fouls); 33’ 2T – Mario Martín (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Atlético de Madrid
13’ 1T – Antoine Griezmann replaced Marcos Llorente; 58’ 2T – Alexander Sorloth came on for Koke; Giacomo Raspadori replaced Julián Álvarez; 67’ 2T – Dávid Hancko substituted Nicolás González; 68’ 2T – Conor Gallagher replaced Matteo Ruggeri.
Yellow cards for Atlético de Madrid:
3’ 2T – Julián Álvarez (Unsporting behavior); 11’ 2T – José María Giménez (Unsporting behavior); 35’ 2T – Juan Musso (Insulting or disapproving the referee).