On 16 February, one of the matches of the 25th round of the Spanish Football Championship took place. Villarreal (Spain) and Getafe (Spain) met.
Spanish Championship, 25th round
Villarreal (Spain) - Getafe (Spain) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: Alberto Moreno (56) - N. Maksimovic (24). Maksimovic (24)
Warnings: Juan Iglesias (38)
In an exciting La Liga match at the Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal and Getafe battled to a 1-1 draw. Both teams showed their skills and tactics, which led to an entertaining match between the two. The score at half-time had fans eagerly awaiting the start of the second half as Getafe led 1-0. Getafe's Serbian midfielder Nemanja Maksimovic opened the scoring in the match with an impressive goal in the 24th minute. It was a well-executed shot that left the Villarreal goalkeeper with no chance to save. Things started to change in the second half when Villarreal's Alvaro Moreno equalised in the 56th minute. Moreno's goal breathed new life into the game and set the stage for a thrilling finale. Both teams utilised substitutions to try and gain an advantage. In the 31st minute, Getafe's Jose Martin was replaced by Carles Allen, giving fresh energy and ideas to the midfield. In the 38th minute, Juan Iglesias of Getafe received a yellow card, which emphasised the tension of the match.
"Villarreal also made a few substitutions to energise their team. Ivan Ahomac replaced J.L. Morales in the 60th minute, looking for new attacking options. Samuel Comesana replaced Etienne Capoue in the 71st minute, while Fran Coquelin replaced Dani Parejo and Alvaro Moreno replaced Jorge Cuenca in the 72nd minute. With only a few minutes left on the clock, both teams were eager for a win. Villarreal brought on Alejandro Baena in place of Bulaye Traore in the 84th minute, while Getafe brought on Borja Majoral in place of Jon Latas in the 86th minute. Despite the efforts of both teams, neither team was able to succeed and the match ended in a fighting 1-1 draw. The result reflects the determination and skill of both sides throughout the match. The meeting between Villarreal and Getafe showed all the spice and excitement of La Liga football. The players fought hard for their teams, showing their dedication and passion for the sport. After the final whistle, both teams can be proud of their performances and look forward to future matches in the league.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Real C-Dad vs Villarreal, Barcelona vs Getafe.
| Villarreal | Getafe | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 20 | Hits | 11 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 14 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 5 |
| 13 | Offences | 13 |
| 8 | Corner | 3 |
| 5 | Offsides | 2 |
| 56% | Ball possession | 44% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 6 |
| 464 | Total assists | 361 |
| 351 | Accurate assists | 230 |
| 76% | Accuracy of passes | 64% |