Getafe Claims Victory Over Athletic Club in LaLiga Clash

Getafe secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Athletic Club during their LaLiga match on Saturday evening, marking their first win against the Basque side in 11 attempts.

Match Overview

The contest began at San Mames with Athletic Club taking the offensive role, but Getafe quickly countered their every move. The heavy rain in Bilbao made precision passing difficult, and the visitors were quicker to adapt to the challenging conditions.

Athletic looked to involve Nico Williams in their plays as much as possible, but without much success. Meanwhile, Luis Milla nearly found the net with a deflected shot that forced goalkeeper Unai Simon into action.

Athletic struggled to keep up with Getafe’s relentless pressure, with only Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta showing some resistance in the midfield.

First Half Highlights

It took until the middle of the first half for Athletic to threaten Getafe’s box, as Mikel Jauregizar attempted to evade the defense but was ultimately outnumbered.

The visitors continued to keep Simon busy, with Diego Rico coming close to scoring. Just before the half-hour mark, Athletic’s captain Iñigo Lekue had to be substituted, and his absence was felt as Getafe maintained their dominance.

Borja Mayoral narrowly missed connecting with Milla’s well-placed free-kick, while Jesus Areso managed to thwart Kiko Femenia’s impressive run in the build-up to a possible goal.

Athletic’s attacking inefficacy was highlighted when their first shot on target occurred only during first-half stoppage time, with David Soria comfortably saving Oihan Sancet’s low effort.

Second Half Developments

After halftime, Athletic emerged with renewed determination, but Gorka Guruzeta squandered a golden opportunity by sending a shot wide despite being unmarked in the penalty area.

Although Getafe remained a threat on the counter-attack, Athletic gained momentum, with Williams increasingly involved early in the second half, contributing to a more balanced contest.

The intensity of the game escalated, yet chances remained scarce; a shot from Getafe’s Adrian Liso was collected easily by Simon, as the match approached the hour mark.

As the game progressed, both teams exchanged possession effectively, but the midfield stalemate limited clear goal-scoring opportunities.

Decisive Moment

With just 15 minutes remaining, a slip in Athletic’s defense allowed Mayoral to find space. He capitalized on the opportunity with a low shot into the net, silencing the home crowd.

Despite Athletic’s attempts to respond, they could not equalize, and Getafe held on for the win, which is their first in seven games in the Spanish top division.

Match Statistics

• This defeat marks only Athletic Club’s fourth loss at San Mames in their last 43 outings (W26, D13).
• Getafe celebrates a long-awaited victory in the league.

Man of the Match: Luis Milla (Getafe)

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