La Liga Gameweek 2
Getafe 1 - 0 FT Racing Santander
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Salinas 12'
14' S. Sazonov
A. Mantilla 16'
HT
↓ S. Martinez ↑I. Martin 46'
↓ S. Canales ↑M. Gueye 64'
↓ A. Villalibre ↑Y. Zabiri 64'
Manu 66'
A. Martin (A. Martin) 77'
81' E. Unal
85' ↓ A. Garcia ↑S. Boselli
↓ G. Puerta ↑J. Arana 88'
↓ Manu ↑F. Gonzalez 88'
90' ↓ M. Satriano ↑B. Mayoral
90'+4 ↓ O. Mangala ↑A. Abqar
90'+4 ↓ R. Terrats ↑A. R. Alcantara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Getafe
Goalkeepers
David Soria 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Saba Sazonov 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Djené Dakonam 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zaid Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Andrés García 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ramón Terrats 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Orel Mangala 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Francho Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Mojica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Enes Unal 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Martín Satriano 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Diego Ferrer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jiří Letáček
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdel Abqar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davinchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Yves Valou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curro Burgos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Boselli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Risco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ebrahima Drammeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borja Mayoral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Racing Santander
Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Álvaro Mantilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Hernando
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pablo Ramón
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jorge Salinas
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sergio Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Puerta 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
50
Passes
20
Duels
Andrés Martín
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
1
Late Assists
75
Minute
Sergio Canales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Iñigo Vicente
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
69
Passes
7
Duels
Forwards
Asier Villalibre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Simon Eriksson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Facundo González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Sainz-Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maguette Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Castellanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Martín 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Diego Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Vallecillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Carlos Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Yassir Zabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2012 | Getafe | 1 - 1 | Racing Santander | La Liga | Coliseum Alfonso Pérez (Getafe (Madrid)) |
| 01/21/2012 | Racing Santander | 1 - 2 | Getafe | La Liga | Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander) |
| 02/20/2011 | Getafe | 0 - 1 | Racing Santander | La Liga | Coliseum Alfonso Pérez (Getafe (Madrid)) |
| 09/26/2010 | Racing Santander | 0 - 1 | Getafe | La Liga | Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander) |
05/01/2012
01/21/2012
02/20/2011
09/26/2010
Getafe Win
Racing Santander Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Getafe
Racing Santander
Getafe
Racing Santander
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Soria's Heroics Ignite Late Drama
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A monumental penalty save sparked a furious late surge, earning the hosts a vital early-season victory at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
Tactical Standoff
The early exchanges at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez showcased a gripping clash of styles that kept supporters entirely on the edge of their seats. The visiting side, Racing Santander, controlled possession nicely, trying to dictate the tempo through methodical build-up play and patient wide rotations. However, Getafe remained incredibly stubborn defensively, pressing hard and turning the pitch into an absolute battleground. The hosts cleverly utilised constant set-piece pressure to unnerve their opponents, bombarding the penalty area with a relentless string of corners. The Balance of the match teetered on a knife edge, with neither side willing to yield an inch in a gritty, tightly contested midfield arm wrestle orchestrated beautifully by Andrés García.
The Monumental Save
The deadlock was finally threatened in the 77th minute when the visitors were awarded a crucial penalty after a sudden defensive lapse. The Intensity reached a boiling point across the stands as A. Martin confidently stepped up to the spot, fully carrying the immense weight of the away support on his shoulders. But David Soria had completely different ideas. The agile Getafe goalkeeper produced an astonishing, match-defining save to deny the spot-kick, instantly sending the entire home crowd into absolute delirium. That single moment of athletic brilliance completely fractured Racing's attacking confidence and injected a sudden, dangerous burst of adrenaline into a previously fatigued home side. It was a true momentum-shifter that completely rewrote the tactical script for the final ten minutes.
The Late Breakthrough
Riding the massive, surging wave of emotion resulting directly from Soria's penalty heroics, Getafe pushed forward with completely renewed belief and aggressive intent. Just four minutes later, they finally found their ultimate reward in the final third. E. Unal struck a remarkably clinical blow in the 81st minute, expertly piercing the visitors' disoriented backline to score the decisive and only goal of the match. Considering the early-season Stakes and their highly precarious starting position down in the dreaded relegation zone, this gritty 1-0 triumph provides a massive, immediate lifeline for the club. It was a classic, battling display of sheer character, proving beyond doubt that psychological momentum shifts can effortlessly dictate the entire narrative of a tough campaign.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by David Soria the turning point?
A. Martin was the one who missed; David Soria was the hero who saved it. That monumental block completely shifted the momentum in Getafe's favour.
How did Getafe complete the comeback from behind?
They never trailed on the scoreboard, but bouncing back immediately after conceding a penalty allowed them to snatch a late 1-0 victory through E. Unal.
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.
Early Desperation at the Coliseum
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. An opening day thrashing has already put Getafe under immense pressure, turning this round two clash into a frantic early scrap for survival.
The Setup
The campaign has barely started, but Getafe are already rooted to the bottom of the table. Their dismal opening weekend yields a wretched Form rating that signals immediate danger for the home support. The atmosphere at the Coliseum could turn toxic quickly if the hosts fail to start strongly. Racing Santander arrive fresh and looking to capitalise on those early home anxieties. A robust Balance score points to a tight, attritional affair between two stubbornly matched sides. The Stakes are surprisingly high for August, with both sides absolutely desperate to avoid being dragged into an early relegation mire. Expect grit over glamour today, which is accurately reflected in a highly modest Stars metric.
Key Battle
The midfield battleground will dictate the tempo. The home side's engine room must seize control against a resilient visiting defensive block. Without specific individual duels to highlight, this becomes a war of tactical attrition. It is a classic clash of systems where collective discipline, defensive shape, and winning second balls will ultimately decide this grinding contest.
Our Prediction
A tense, error-strewn stalemate. The hosts will push hard, relying heavily on Christantus Uche to spark the attack, while M. Arambarri and Mario Martín attempt to anchor the midfield. However, their collective confidence remains incredibly fragile. Racing will sit deep, absorb waves of pressure, and snatch a gritty 1-1 draw.