Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Getafe 1-0 in La Liga

Getafe
Getafe
0–1
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
May 12, 2018

Atletico Madrid secured a vital 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga, with Koke's early goal proving decisive. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and multiple substitutions, Atletico's defense remained solid, ensuring they held on to the lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Koke scored the only goal in the 8th minute, assisted by A. Griezmann.
  • • Getafe's F. Fajr and M. Flamini received yellow cards in the first half.
  • • Atletico Madrid's D. Godín and T. Partey were also cautioned in the first half.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including Griezmann and Diego Costa being replaced by Fernando Torres and K. Gameiro.

Lineups

Getafe

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Guaita (G)
  • 3 Antunes (D)
  • 22 D. Suárez (D)
  • 4 Bruno González (D)
  • 2 D. Dakonam (D)
  • 8 M. Flamini (M)
  • 21 F. Fajr (M)
  • 12 Portillo (M)
  • 11 L. Rémy (F)
  • 19 Jorge Molina (F)
  • 23 A. Ndiaye (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 Ángel
  • 14 Sergio Mora
  • 20 Dani Pacheco
  • 1 E. Martínez
  • 10 G. Shibasaki
  • 15 Molinero
  • 38 David Alba

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 20 Juanfran (D)
  • 3 Filipe Luis (D)
  • 2 D. Godín (D)
  • 15 S. Savić (D)
  • 14 Gabi (M)
  • 8 Saúl (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 18 Diego Costa (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Fernando Torres
  • 21 K. Gameiro
  • 11 Á. Correa
  • 16 Š. Vrsaljko
  • 19 L. Hernández
  • 24 J. Giménez
  • 25 A. Werner

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    8' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Koke · Assist: A. Griezmann
  2. Getafe
    32' Getafe Card · Yellow Card
    F. Fajr
  3. Atletico Madrid
    36' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    D. Godín
  4. Atletico Madrid
    49' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    T. Partey
  5. Getafe
    53' Getafe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ndiaye · On: Ángel
  6. Getafe
    55' Getafe Card · Yellow Card
    M. Flamini
  7. Getafe
    60' Getafe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Flamini · On: Sergio Mora
  8. Atletico Madrid
    62' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: Fernando Torres
  9. Atletico Madrid
    62' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Diego Costa · On: K. Gameiro
  10. Atletico Madrid
    70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Koke · On: Á. Correa
  11. Getafe
    72' Getafe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Rémy · On: Dani Pacheco
  12. Getafe
    90' Getafe Card · Yellow Card
    F. Portillo

Match Stats

Stat Getafe Atletico Madrid
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 71% 72%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 410 402
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 290 291
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Madrid's early goal by Koke in the 8th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological advantage.
  • ▸ The yellow cards received by both teams’ players in the first half affected the rhythm and intensity of the game, with Getafe having to deal with multiple cautions.