La Liga Regular Season - 28

Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 FT Getafe

Riyadh Air Metropolitano

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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Sat, Mar 14
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Atletico Madrid
1-0
Getafe
⚡ Intensity 36
⚖️ Balance 24
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 0
Early strike sets the Madrid tone.

A Gritty Madrid Derby Decided in the Opening Minutes

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A lightning-fast start and a masterclass in game management kept Atletico firmly in the driving seat for Champions League qualification.

The Early Breakthrough

Atletico wasted no time turning the Riyadh Air Metropolitano into a hostile fortress. The Intensity was palpable right from the kickoff, as both sides clashed heavily in the midfield trenches. It took just eight minutes for N. Molina to break the deadlock for Atletico Madrid. He found pockets of space out wide and delivered a ruthless finish to set the tone for the afternoon. Getafe looked stunned, immediately forced onto the back foot in a vicious derby environment. Diego Simeone's men dictated the early tempo, dominating possession and suffocating any counter-attacks before they could even cross the halfway line. The visitors struggled to find any passing rhythm against a brilliantly drilled defensive block. This opening phase established a clear dynamic. Atletico wanted to control the pitch, and they did so with clinical precision.

The Turning Point

Getafe tried to claw their way back into the contest, but the Balance of the match shifted permanently in the 55th minute. Frustration clearly boiled over for the visitors. A. Abqar was shown a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct, reducing his side to ten men. That reckless dismissal effectively killed the contest dead. Any lingering hope of a massive Upset Factor evaporated instantly, as Getafe had to abandon their attacking plans simply to survive the onslaught. Atletico mercilessly applied intense corner pressure, racking up set-pieces and pinning their local rivals deep in their own penalty area. The man advantage allowed the hosts to dictate play without any fear of a quick transition. They knocked the ball around with a staggering 84 percent passing accuracy, forcing the exhausted ten men to chase shadows.

Locking Down the Points

The final half-hour was an absolute masterclass in pure game management. The Stakes were massive for Atletico's Champions League qualification push, and they took zero unnecessary risks. José María Giménez put in a colossal shift at the back, orchestrating the defensive line perfectly and earning our undisputed man of the match honors. When Getafe did manage a rare, desperate foray forward, Juan Musso was ready and waiting. He produced three crucial saves to preserve his hard-fought clean sheet and break Getafe's spirit. Our take is simple: this was vintage Atletico Madrid. They secured their early goal, watched their frustrated opponents self-destruct, and slammed the door completely shut. This narrow but dominant victory keeps them firmly anchored in the top four, looking ahead to the season's climax with immense tactical confidence.

Key Questions

How did the red card for A. Abqar impact the match?

It killed Getafe's momentum. Down to ten men in the 55th minute, they abandoned their attacking plans, allowing Atletico to dominate possession and cruise to victory.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
66%
34%
Atletico Madrid 66%
Getafe 34%
Shots
16
7
Atletico Madrid 16
Getafe 7
Shots on Target
5
3
Atletico Madrid 5
Getafe 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.49
1.21
Atletico Madrid 1.49
Getafe 1.21
Passes
552
277
Atletico Madrid 552
Getafe 277
Pass Accuracy
84%
67%
Atletico Madrid 84%
Getafe 67%
Corners
10
3
Atletico Madrid 10
Getafe 3
Fouls
9
10
Atletico Madrid 9
Getafe 10
Yellow Cards
3
2
Atletico Madrid 3
Getafe 2
Red Cards
0
1
Atletico Madrid 0
Getafe 1

Match Events

8' N. Molina
HT
Kiko Femenia V. Birmancevic 🔄 46'
A. Abqar 🟥 55'
55' 🟨 A. Sorloth
Z. Romero 🟨 60'
J. Bordalas Jimenez 🟨 61'
66' 🔄 T. Almada A. Lookman
66' 🔄 A. Sorloth J. Alvarez
66' 🔄 M. Pubill G. Simeone
68' 🟨 O. Vargas
73' 🔄 O. Vargas M. Llorente
73' 🔄 A. Baena A. Griezmann
L. Vazquez A. Liso 🔄 74'
M. Arambarri M. Martin 🔄 74'
A. Liso 🟨 77'
D. Duarte D. Rico 🔄 83'
L. Milla Javier Munoz 🔄 90'+2
90'+8 🟨 N. Molina
M. Satriano 🟨 90'+10
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atletico Madrid

Goalkeepers
Juan Musso
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Marc Pubill
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
José María Giménez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Nahuel Molina
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.9
Rating
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Koke
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
76%
Pass Acc
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Alejandro Baena
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Salvi Esquivel
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álvaro Moreno
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dávid Hancko
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Llorente
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ademola Lookman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Griezmann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Getafe

Goalkeepers
David Soria
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kiko Femenía
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Abdelkabir Abqar
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Domingos Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Zaid Romero
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Juan Iglesias
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Luis Milla
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Djené
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Mauro Arambarri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Luis Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Martín Satriano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jiří Letáček
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Allan Nyom
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Boselli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Rico
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Veljko Birmančević
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Sancris
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Liso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
23/11/2025 Getafe 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid La Liga Coliseum
09/03/2025 Getafe 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid La Liga Estadio Coliseum
04/02/2025 Atletico Madrid 5 - 0 Getafe Copa del Rey Riyadh Air Metropolitano
15/12/2024 Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe La Liga Riyadh Air Metropolitano
03/08/2024 Getafe 1 - 3 Atletico Madrid Friendlies Clubs Estadio Coliseum
15/05/2024 Getafe 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid La Liga Estadio Coliseum
19/12/2023 Atletico Madrid 3 - 3 Getafe La Liga Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
04/02/2023 Atletico Madrid 1 - 1 Getafe La Liga Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
15/08/2022 Getafe 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid La Liga Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
12/02/2022 Atletico Madrid 4 - 3 Getafe La Liga Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
23/11/2025
La Liga Coliseum
09/03/2025
La Liga Estadio Coliseum
04/02/2025
Copa del Rey Riyadh Air Metropolitano
15/12/2024
La Liga Riyadh Air Metropolitano
03/08/2024
Friendlies Clubs Estadio Coliseum
15/05/2024
La Liga Estadio Coliseum
19/12/2023
La Liga Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
04/02/2023
La Liga Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
15/08/2022
La Liga Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
12/02/2022
La Liga Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
Atletico Madrid Win
Getafe Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 27 67 72 26 +46 WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
2 Real Madrid 27 63 56 23 +33 WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)LReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)
3 Atletico Madrid 28 57 47 25 +22 WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)
4 Villarreal 28 55 51 33 +18 DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)
5 Real Betis 27 43 42 34 +8 LGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 27 40 37 30 +7 LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)WGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
7 Espanyol 27 37 34 40 -6 DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LVillarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol (09-02-2026)
8 Real Sociedad 27 35 40 41 -1 LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)
9 Getafe 28 35 23 30 -7 LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)WGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)WGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)
10 Athletic Club 28 35 30 40 -10 LGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)
11 Osasuna 27 34 32 32 0 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
12 Girona 28 34 31 43 -12 WGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)WGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)
13 Valencia 27 32 30 41 -11 WValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)
14 Rayo Vallecano 27 31 27 33 -6 DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)
15 Sevilla 27 31 35 42 -7 DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)
16 Alaves 28 28 26 38 -12 DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)LValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)
17 Elche 27 26 35 41 -6 LVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)
18 Mallorca 27 25 31 44 -13 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
19 Levante 27 22 29 45 -16 DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 27 18 17 44 -27 DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)