Match report

Valencia Defeats Getafe 1-0 in La Liga Thriller

Getafe
Getafe
0–1
FT
Valencia
Valencia
Jan 18, 2026

Valencia managed to secure a crucial victory over Getafe in their La Liga clash, despite starting the game down a man after Cristian Rivero's early red card. The goal came late through Jose Luis Gayà, sealing a 1-0 win and three vital points for Valencia.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Getafe 0 - Valencia 1
  • • Cristian Rivero (Valencia) received a red card in the first minute due to an argument with the referee.
  • • Jose Luis Gayà scored the winning goal for Valencia in the 84th minute, assisted by F. Ugrinic.
  • • Getafe's Domingos Duarte and A. Liso each picked up yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Getafe

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Soria (G)
  • 21 J. Iglesias (D)
  • 22 D. Duarte (D)
  • 2 Djene (D)
  • 16 D. Rico (D)
  • 14 Javier Munoz (M)
  • 8 M. Arambarri (M)
  • 5 L. Milla (M)
  • 23 A. Liso (M)
  • 6 M. Martin (F)
  • 10 M. Satriano (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Letacek
  • 18 Alex Sancris
  • 44 A. Riquelme
  • 12 A. Nyom
  • 4 Y. Neyou
  • 20 C. da Costa
  • 7 Juanmi
  • 41 J. Montes
  • 45 A. Mestanza
  • 37 Joselu
  • 17 Kiko Femenia

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 20 D. Foulquier (D)
  • 5 C. Tarrega (D)
  • 3 J. Copete (D)
  • 14 J. Gaya (D)
  • 11 L. Rioja (M)
  • 23 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 7 A. Danjuma (M)
  • 15 L. Beltran (F)
  • 9 H. Duro (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 U. Sadiq
  • 21 J. Vazquez
  • 16 D. Lopez
  • 24 E. Comert
  • 26 Rubo
  • 10 A. Almeida
  • 8 J. Guerra
  • 17 L. Ramazani
  • 32 A. Panach
  • 28 V. Abril
  • 13 C. Rivero
  • 22 B. Santamaria

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    ?' Valencia Card · Red Card
    Cristian Rivero

    Argument

  2. Valencia
    30' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: César Tárrega · On: Baptiste Santamaria
  3. Getafe
    51' Getafe Card · Yellow Card
    Domingos Duarte

    Foul

  4. Valencia
    61' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Duro · On: U. Sadiq
  5. Valencia
    61' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Danjuma · On: D. Lopez
  6. Valencia
    63' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    U. Sadiq

    Foul

  7. Getafe
    68' Getafe Card · Yellow Card
    A. Liso

    Foul

  8. Getafe
    72' Getafe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Liso · On: Juanmi
  9. Valencia
    81' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    José Luis Gayà

    Foul

  10. Valencia
    84' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    José Luis Gayà · Assist: F. Ugrinic
  11. Getafe
    85' Getafe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Martin · On: C. da Costa
  12. Getafe
    85' Getafe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Javier Munoz · On: A. Mestanza
  13. Valencia
    86' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ugrinic

    Unallowed field entering

  14. Valencia
    87' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Beltran · On: Rubo
  15. Valencia
    87' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Ugrinic · On: Javier Guerra

Match Stats

Stat Getafe Valencia
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy 74% 67%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 7
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 349 305
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 0.62 0.89
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 257 204
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early dismissal of Valencia's Cristian Rivero turned the tide against them, but they managed to maintain discipline and capitalize on their few opportunities.
  • ▸ Jose Luis Gayà's goal in the 84th minute shifted momentum decisively towards Valencia, securing a narrow victory over Getafe.