Villarreal Secures Home Victory Against Getafe in La Liga Match
Villarreal put an end to their two-game losing streak on Sunday, November 8, by securing a home win against Getafe in matchday 12 of La Liga. The match, held at Estadio de la Cerámica, saw both teams score in the final 10 minutes, with Tajon Buchanan netting the first goal and Carlos Romero sealing the victory in stoppage time.
Entering the match, Iñigo Pérez’s squad faced a challenging backdrop after a 0-1 loss to Espanyol and a heavy 0-6 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. Villarreal dominated possession throughout the encounter, controlling the ball for 73% of the game and completing 566 passes, compared to Getafe’s 220.
The match remained scoreless at halftime, with Getafe goalkeeper David Soria making five saves, earning him a score of 7.27, the highest among his teammates. Villarreal outshot their opponents 22 to 9, managing 7 shots on target while Getafe recorded just 1. The expected goals statistic mirrored this discrepancy, with Villarreal at 2.38 against 0.68 for Getafe.
Getafe picked up the first two yellow cards, with Mario Martín receiving a caution in the 32nd minute and Nemanja Gudelj following in the 62nd. In total, Getafe committed 13 fouls while Villarreal was whistled for 6, with Santi Comesaña and Renato Veiga receiving warnings in the 67th and 76th minutes respectively.
The breakthrough came in the 80th minute when Nicolas Pépé assisted Buchanan for the opening goal. In the first minute of stoppage time, Ayoze Pérez set up Carlos Romero, who found the net to secure the victory. Ayoze contributed significantly, creating three chances during his 27 minutes on the pitch.
Romero not only scored but also achieved a rating of 7.84, the highest of all players on the field. Logan Costa closely followed with a score of 7.8, while Buchanan received a rating of 7.69.
This victory mirrors Villarreal’s previous win against Getafe at La Cerámica, which also ended at 2-0 on December 6, 2025. Their last encounter had seen Getafe claim a 2-1 victory at home in February. In their last six league meetings, Villarreal now boasts three wins, while Getafe has one, with two matches ending in a draw.
Villarreal currently ranks eighth in the league with 15 points from 12 games, trailing sixth-placed Sevilla by three points. Getafe sits in 15th place with 12 points and a goal difference of -10. This latest defeat marks their second consecutive loss in all competitions following a 0-1 defeat to Brighton.
Looking ahead, both teams face tough matchups on Sunday, November 22. Villarreal will travel to face league leaders Barcelona, while Getafe will host third-placed Atlético Madrid.
