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Getafe turn the Coliseum into a circus, and Sevilla get the clowns
The Madrid‑based underdogs rewrote the script at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, turning a 0‑1 deficit at the break into a 3‑1 spectacle that left the Andalusians nursing a bruised ego. From the first whistle, Getafe’s pressing was relentless, a reminder that the league still belongs to anyone willing to hustle harder than the odds.
Sevilla’s opening goal came from a set‑piece, a tidy header that should have set the tone. Instead, it became a wake‑up call for a side that has spent too many evenings flirting with the top‑four but never quite landing the kiss. Félix Correia, who earned a solid 7.37, tried to stitch the damage with a neat drive from the edge of the box, but the ball found the post rather than the net. Youssouf Fofana’s 7.29 reflected his tireless work rate – breaking up play, tracking back, and slipping a few crucial tackles – yet even his grit couldn’t stop the Getafe surge.
The turning point arrived in the 55th minute. A swift 2‑1‑2 formation caught Sevilla off‑guard, and Getafe’s number 10 slipped between the lines to fire a low, curling shot into the bottom corner. The stadium erupted, and the momentum shifted irrevocably. Miguel Sierra, rating 7.26, tried to salvage pride with a late equaliser, but the goal came too far down the tide.
What makes this win noteworthy is not just the three‑goal haul but the manner of it. Getafe, previously languishing around mid‑table, now flirt with the European spots, tightening the race for the coveted top‑six. Sevilla, meanwhile, slip a precious three points, exposing a fragile defence that has conceded more than it should have in a season where consistency is king.
Statistically, Getafe outshot Sevilla 14‑9 and held 62% possession in the second half, a clear indicator that the “underdog” tag is shedding. The win also pushes Getafe up three places, while Sevilla slides down one, tightening the battle for the Champions League berths. For a side that has struggled to string together points, this is a statement: the Colosseum can be a fortress, not a tomb.
The aftermath will be telling. Getafe’s manager can now demand more from a squad that proved it can outwork and outsmart a traditionally stronger opponent. Sevilla must regroup, tighten their backline, and perhaps rethink a reliance on set‑pieces that, this time, turned into a gift to their rivals.
Player Ratings
- Félix Correia (Sevilla) – 7.37/10
- Youssouf Fofana (Sevilla) – 7.29/10
- Miguel Sierra (Sevilla) – 7.26/10
(Official Getafe ratings were not released.)