The League
3:15 p.mFebruary 14, 2026
Regular season – 24
colosseum
Referee: Miguel Sesma Espinosa, Spain
Getafe
Villarreal
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1.48
Expected Goals (xG)
0.65
Passing by
187 (70%)
Accurate passes
268 (75%)
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13
G
David Soria
6.2
d
Juan Iglesias
53′ d
Zaid Romero
35′ Stumbled
3
d
Abdelkabir Abqar
7.2
22
d
Duarte Sundays
6.3
17
d
Kiko Femenia
6.3
M
Mauro Arambarri
41′
2
M
Djené (C)
6.9
5
M
Luis Milla
7.2
F
Martin Satriano
53′
19
F
Luis Vazquez
7.3
trainer
Jose Bordalas Jimenez
1
G
Luiz Junior
6.0
24
d
Alfonso Pedraza
7.0
d
Renato Vega
39′ Holding
6
d
Pau Navarro
6.2
d
Santiago Mourinho
49′ Stumbled
32
M
Hugo Lopez
6.3
10
M
Dani Parejo (C)
6.6
18
M
Papa Gueye
7.2
17
M
Tajon Buchanan
6.2
F
Who is this Lord?
86′ rough
19
F
Nicolas Pepe
5.9
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Getafe pulled off a record-defying all-time record against Villarreal and secured a crucial 2-1 home win at the Coliseum.
Getafe secured a vital 2-1 win at Villarreal at the Coliseum on Valentine’s Day. Goals from Mauro Arambarri and MartÃn Satriano sealed a hard-fought victory, ending a long drought against the Yellow Submarine.
Going into the game, Getafe were in 17th place, desperate for points to escape the relegation zone. Villarreal, meanwhile, sat comfortably fourth, aiming to consolidate their Champions League ambitions.
Historically, matches between these two teams have heavily favored Villarreal, with Getafe only winning once in their previous 15 meetings.
The first half saw a physical battle in midfield, with several early bookings. Getafe’s Zaid Romero and Diego Rico were shown yellow cards in the 35th and 38th minutes respectively, setting a tense tone.
Villarreal’s R. Veiga also entered the referee’s book just a minute later. The tie was finally broken in the 41st minute.
Mauro Arambarri stepped up to convert a penalty and calmly scored the ball for Getafe’s first goal. This sent the home crowd into a frenzy before the break.
Villarreal made an immediate change at half-time, introducing H. López to give new offensive impetus. They looked for answers after falling behind.
Despite Villarreal’s efforts, Getafe extended their lead in the 53rd minute. MartÃn Satriano expertly guided a pass from Juan Iglesias to double the home side’s lead.
The goal energized the Coliseum even more, putting Getafe in control. Villarreal pushed hard to get back into the game.
His persistence paid off in the 76th minute when G. Mikautadze found the score, halving the visitors’ deficit. That late goal ignited hopes of a comeback.
However, Getafe’s defense held firm with a number of late changes. They fought valiantly to protect their precious lead until the final whistle.
Although Villarreal had 56% possession and attempted 8 shots to Getafe’s 5, the home side were more clinical. Both of Getafe’s shots on goal resulted in goals, resulting in a higher Expected Goals (xG) figure of 1.48 compared to Villarreal’s 0.65.
Juan Iglesias stood out at Getafe with his assistance and a remarkable 8 tackles, which effectively stifled Villarreal’s attacks.
This unexpected 2-1 win gives Getafe a big boost in their fight against relegation. It also marks a significant psychological triumph over his formidable opponents, snapping a long winless streak.
