In a tightly contested match at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Valencia emerged victorious against Getafe, finishing the game with a scoreline of 1-0. The decisive moment came in the 38th minute of the second half when José Luis Gayà found the back of the net, clinching the win for the visitors.
José Luis Gayà was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, not only scoring the crucial goal but also showcasing his defensive capabilities.
Another key player for Valencia was José Copete, who made a significant impact in defense by recovering 6 balls and effectively clearing 3 threats from the area.
Getafe manager José Bordalás deployed a classic 4-4-2 formation, with David Soria guarding the goal. His defensive line consisted of Juan Iglesias, Domingos Duarte, Djené Dakonam, and Diego Rico. The midfield included Javi Muñoz, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, and Adrián Liso, while Mario Martín and Martín Satriano led the attack.
On the opposing side, coach Carlos Corberán arranged Valencia in a similar 4-4-2 setup, featuring Stole Dimitrievski in goal. The defense comprised Dimitri Foulquier, César Tárrega, José Copete, and José Luis Gayà. The midfield was formed by Luis Rioja, Filip Ugrinic, Pepelu, and Arnaut Danjuma, with Lucas Beltrán and Hugo Duro up front.
The officiating duties were handled by referee Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos.
Looking ahead to their next matches, Getafe will face Girona as visitors, while Valencia will host Espanyol.
With this result, Valencia accumulates 21 points in the league, positioning them in 15th place, whereas Getafe trails closely with 20 points, sitting in 17th place.
Substitutions for Getafe
71’ 2T – Adrián Liso was replaced by Juanmi
84’ 2T – Mario Martín was substituted for Coba da Costa and Javi Muñoz for Alejandro Mestanza
Yellow Cards for Getafe:
5’ 2T Domingos Duarte (Unsporting Behavior) and 22’ 2T Adrián Liso (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Valencia
29’ 1T – César Tárrega was replaced by Baptiste Santamaria
59’ 2T – Arnaut Danjuma off for Diego López
60’ 2T – Hugo Duro substituted by Umar Sadiq
86’ 2T – Filip Ugrinic off for Javi Guerra and Lucas Beltrán for Rubén Iranzo
Yellow Cards for Valencia:
18’ 2T Umar Sadiq (Unsporting Behavior), 35’ 2T José Luis Gayà (Unsporting Behavior) and 40’ 2T Filip Ugrinic (Entering the field without referee’s permission)