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The match between Getafe and Espanyol, corresponding to Matchday 16 of LaLiga EA Sports 2025/2026, was played on December 13, 2025, at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez and ended with a 1-0 away victory.
Goal: Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol), a header from a corner taken by Edu Expósito. David Soria, Getafe’s goalkeeper, couldn’t stop the shot despite his efforts.
Espanyol dominated possession at key moments and showed defensive solidity, while Getafe pressed in the second half with crosses into the box, but lacked the precision to equalize.
Impact and Consequences
For Espanyol: This victory brings them to 30 points after 16 matchdays, consolidating their position in the European places (fifth before the match, and maintaining or improving their position).
It allows them to spend Christmas in a Champions League or Europa League spot, highlighting their great season as a newly promoted team or a team in recovery. It represents a statement of intent at a difficult ground, where they hadn’t won for years.
For Getafe: A home defeat that halts their winning streak and keeps them in the upper-middle of the table (around 8th place with approximately 20 points). The pressure on José Bordalás increases, as they are unable to close the gap on the European places despite their usual defensive approach. They are vulnerable on counter-attacks and set pieces.
In the overall standings, Espanyol strengthens its bid for European competitions, while Getafe’s pursuit of the top spots before the Christmas break becomes more difficult. Conclusions
Espanyol demonstrated maturity and effectiveness, winning with convincing and pragmatic football against a direct rival for European qualification. Leandro Cabrera was key not only for his goal but also for his defensive leadership. For Getafe, the match highlighted their struggles to create real danger despite dominating possession at times.
In summary, a valuable victory for Espanyol that reinforces their status as one of the revelations of the season, and a setback that forces Getafe to rethink their strategy to avoid falling further behind in their European aspirations.
