Arambarri punishes Elche's defense in an epic goalkeeper duel

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A 56th-minute strike from M. Arambarri decides a contest where defensive intensity eclipsed attacking creativity, with David Soria and Iñaki Peña staging a reflexes masterclass that underscores the stakes of this mid-table battle.

Goalkeepers hold the fortress

Getafe arrived at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez hungry for three points after a winning run. Bordalás' side controlled the tempo from kickoff, though without overwhelming force. Kiko Femenia delivered the surgical assist in the 56th that allowed Arambarri to convert the night's only goal. It was a lethal blow in an afternoon where both defenses erected near-impenetrable walls.

Peña sustains Elche in the storm

Elche dominated possession with an overwhelming 66%, yet their ball control failed to translate into genuine danger. Iñaki Peña was Elche's guardian angel, making four decisive saves that preserved balance until Arambarri shattered the spell. Escribá's men fired nine shots, but only four troubled the keeper—evidence of attacking imprecision that proved costly.

Iron defense, fragile attack

Defensive intensity was the true protagonist. Getafe launched 15 attempts (6 on target), while Elche barely manufactured threats with their nine efforts. Allan Nyom was Getafe's defensive rock, orchestrating the back four with surgical precision. Both keepers made four saves apiece, turning their nets into fortresses. With 24 combined shots and only 10 on target, the match reflected two sides prioritizing defensive solidity over attacking risk.