Getafe 0-1 Espanyol: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Getafe 0-1 Espanyol in the La Liga on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Espanyol secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe in a tightly contested La Liga match. The first half saw no goals, with Getafe picking up three yellow cards to Espanyol’s one, as the home side pushed for control but failed to convert their possession into clear chances. Coming off a run of four losses in their last five league games, Getafe struggled to break down a resilient Espanyol defence that had won their previous three matches.

The decisive moment arrived in the 53rd minute when Leandro Cabrera scored for Espanyol, assisted by Edu Expósito, shifting the momentum towards the visitors. Getafe made several substitutions around the 55th and 56th minutes to chase an equaliser, but their efforts were hampered by two more yellow cards, including one in the 85th minute. Espanyol, building on their recent form of four straight wins, managed the game well with late changes to see out the result, leaving Getafe to reflect on another narrow defeat.

Getafe held a possession edge at 56% compared to Espanyol’s 44%, which allowed them more time on the ball but did not translate into goals, as their six corners and 44 successful dribbles showed intent without the finishing touch. Espanyol, meanwhile, were more efficient in transition, recording 38 successful dribbles and four corners while committing fewer fouls, evidenced by just one yellow card against Getafe’s five, which disrupted the home team’s rhythm throughout.

Substitutions played a role in both sides’ strategies, with Getafe using all five available slots—Borja Mayoral replaced Adrián Liso at 55’, Abu Kamara came on for Kiko Femenía and Coba da Costa for Álex Sancris both at 56’, Juanmi replaced Domingos Duarte at 67’, and Javi Muñoz came on for Mario Martín at 81’—in a bid to turn the tide, while Espanyol made four changes: Rubén Sánchez for Jofre Carreras and Charles Pickel for Kike García both at 69’, Pol Lozano for Edu Expósito at 78’, and Miguel Rubio for Pere Milla at 90’. The single assist for Espanyol underlined their clinical approach in the key moment.

The match’s turning point came in the 53rd minute when Leandro Cabrera headed in Espanyol’s winner, assisted by Edu Expósito, capitalising on a set-piece opportunity that broke the deadlock after a cautious first half. Getafe’s discipline issues were evident early, with yellow cards to Kiko Femenía at 21’ for a tactical foul, Domingos Duarte at 33’ for persistent infringement, Djené at 43’ for a late challenge, Álex Sancris at 51’ for dissent, and Abu Kamara at 85’ for time-wasting, which limited their ability to mount a sustained comeback.

Espanyol’s sole yellow card went to Omar El Hilali at 28’ for a professional foul, but their substitutions helped maintain control, such as Rubén Sánchez replacing Jofre Carreras and Charles Pickel coming on for Kike García at 69’ to shore up the midfield. Getafe responded with changes like Borja Mayoral replacing Adrián Liso at 55’ and Juanmi coming on for Domingos Duarte at 67’, yet these failed to produce an equaliser against a compact Espanyol side.

Getafe lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, relying on partnerships like Djené in central defence alongside Domingos Duarte to provide stability, while Álex Sancris offered width in midfield before his substitution. Up front, Adrián Liso started but made way for Borja Mayoral, with Kiko Femenía contributing on the right until Abu Kamara replaced him. Mario Martín anchored the midfield until Javi Muñoz came on late, as the team sought balance but struggled against Espanyol’s organisation.

Espanyol deployed a 4-4-2 setup, with Leandro Cabrera anchoring the defence and proving decisive with his goal, while Edu Expósito provided creativity in midfield, including the assist for the winner before Pol Lozano replaced him. Jofre Carreras and Pere Milla offered threats on the flanks, with the latter substituted late for Miguel Rubio, and Kike García led the line until Charles Pickel came on. Omar El Hilali added energy in defence, picking up the team’s only yellow card.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Leandro Cabrera, who stood out for Espanyol with his goal in the 53rd minute that secured the win, despite recording no assists, big chances created, or key passes. His defensive solidity helped limit Getafe’s attacks, and the headed finish from Edu Expósito’s assist highlighted his timing and positioning in a game where efficiency proved key.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Espanyol (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Villarreal (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Elche (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Atlético Madrid (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Mallorca (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Getafe (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Rayo Vallecano (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Celta de Vigo (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Sevilla (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Villarreal (H)

Getafe have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Espanyol, extending their poor run with four losses in their last five league outings, leaving them in 10th place on 20 points and in need of a turnaround to climb the table. Their next fixture is against Burgos on 18 December 2025 at 18:00, where a win could help them build momentum and push towards the upper half of the standings, especially after recent narrow setbacks against teams like Villarreal and Atlético Madrid.

Espanyol have just claimed a 1-0 away win over Getafe, marking their fourth consecutive league victory and boosting them to 5th place on 30 points as they chase European spots. They face Athletic Club next on 22 December 2025 at 20:00, with the opponents currently 7th on 23 points, offering a chance to extend their strong form—including recent successes against Rayo Vallecano and Celta de Vigo—and solidify their position in the top half.

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