Getafe suffered a 0‑3 loss to Alavés in the opening round of LaLiga EA Sports, with Femenía's red card making the difference. Currently, Getafe sits 20th in LaLiga with 0 points, 0‑1‑0 and a goal difference of -3.
What happened in the match?
Alavés opened the scoring in the 73rd minute thanks to Tenaglia, who stole the ball from Ünal and headed it home. Mariano Díaz, who came on in the second half, scored a goal and provided two assists, becoming the key figure in the win. Femenía was sent off in the 41st minute after a foul on Rebbach, leaving Getafe with ten men and complicating their comeback attempt.
How does the red card affect Getafe?
Femenía's dismissal forced the team to reshuffle its defence, but the lack of balance left spaces that Alavés exploited. Getafe's coach admitted that playing with one fewer player is "very complicated" and that the squad needs to learn from the mistakes before the next fixture against Rayo Vallecano (away, 2027‑02‑21).
What does the defeat mean for the season?
With three goals conceded and none scored, Getafe remains in the relegation zone, 3 points behind leaders Espanyol. The lack of goals and defensive frailty are the main areas for improvement. The club will look to strengthen its attack and regain defensive solidity to avoid a long losing streak.
What’s next for Getafe?
The next challenge will be the match against Rayo Vallecano, where Getafe will try to close the gap in the table and add points. Management is already assessing tactical tweaks and possible winter‑window signings to revitalize both offense and defence.
