Sevilla - Getafe - 0:3. Spanish Championship, 17th round. Match review, statistics

On 16 December, one of the matches of the 17th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Sevilla (Spain) and Getafe (Spain) met.

Spanish Championship, 17th round

Sevilla (Spain) - Getafe (Spain) - 0:3 ( 0:2)
Goals: Majoral (5), Mata (37), M. Greenwood (80).

Warnings: Dmitrovic (4), Luis Milla (12), G. Alvarez (24), Gudel (77), Rakitic (86).

Sevilla vs Getafe match review:

In a thrilling La Liga match at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Getafe claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over Sevilla. The match, watched by enthusiastic fans, showcased an impressive and dominant performance from the away team. The first half of the game started with both teams showing their intent to gain an advantage. However, Getafe took the lead as early as the 5th minute when B. Majoral masterfully converted a penalty to give his team a decisive lead. Sevilla's defence seemed shaken by this early setback and struggled to contain Getafe's attacking impetus. As the game progressed, Getafe continued to dominate and their midfielders impressed with their technical ability. In the 12th minute, Getafe's L. Milha received a yellow card, and in the 24th minute - G. Alvarez. Sevilla's frustration was evident, but they failed to create any meaningful chances to equalise. Getafe's relentless pressure bore fruit in the 37th minute, when J. Mata struck the opponent's goal, increasing his team's lead to 2-0. This goal dashed Sevilla's hopes of getting back into the game, and the team went into the break with a significant lead. In the second half, Sevilla made several changes in an attempt to save the match.

К. Salas came on as a substitute for A. Januzaj in the 46th minute, hoping to add some attacking prowess to the team's game. However, Getafe's defence proved too solid to break through and nullified all of Sevilla's attempts to score. Sevilla's struggles continued and in the 80th minute a penalty was awarded to Getafe. M. Greenwood calmly converted the penalty, leaving the home fans disappointed. Sevilla's disappointment came to an end in the final minutes of the game when I. Rakitic received a yellow card in the 86th minute. Despite their best efforts, Sevilla were unable to break through Getafe's defence and went home empty-handed. Getafe, on the other hand, walked off the pitch with a deserved win, reflecting their clinical play and solid defence throughout the match. After the final whistle, both teams made substitutions. O. Rodriguez, J.A. Carmona and O. Alderete appeared in the Getafe line-up, replacing L. Mill, M. Greenwood and H. Latas respectively. This tactical move by the Getafe manager showed his desire to maintain his advantage and finish the match quietly. The match ended on a sour note as H. Mata received a yellow card in the 90th minute. However, for Getafe, it was just a small blemish on a flawless performance. Getafe's victory will certainly boost their confidence as they look to move up the La Liga standings, while Sevilla need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings.

The next round of matches await the rivals: Granada vs Sevilla, Atletico vs Getafe.

Statistics of the match Sevilla - Getafe: