Sevilla secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Coliseum, with Djibril Sow's second-half strike proving decisive after the home side were reduced to ten men.
Getafe's Djene Dakonam received a red card in the 26th minute. Sevilla then capitalized on their numerical advantage to clinch valuable La Liga points.
Getafe sat 11th in La Liga with 29 points, Sevilla 13th with 26. Both teams sought a victory to improve their mid-table positions and gain momentum.
The opening stages featured a physical encounter. Both sides focused on midfield control, creating few clear opportunities.
A major incident occurred in the 26th minute. Getafe captain Djene Dakonam received a straight red card for tripping an opponent. J. Iglesias also saw a yellow card.
Reduced to ten men, Getafe formed a resolute defensive block. Sevilla dominated possession but struggled to penetrate their compact opponents.
Despite their numerical advantage, Sevilla failed to register a shot on target in the first half. The score remained 0-0 at the interval.
Sevilla made attacking substitutions at the break, bringing on B. Mendy and G. Suazo. They continued probing patiently against Getafe's defense.
The breakthrough arrived in the 64th minute. Akor Adams delivered a precise pass to Djibril Sow, who coolly slotted the ball home. This was Sow's first goal of the season.
Getafe responded by introducing A. Abqar and D. Rico, pushing for an equalizer. They created some half-chances despite being a man down.
Sevilla's defense, marshalled by Nemanja Gudelj, held firm. Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos made three crucial saves, preserving his clean sheet and the narrow victory.
Sevilla enjoyed 69% possession throughout. Remarkably, Getafe recorded a slightly higher expected goals (xG) of 0.32 compared to Sevilla's 0.28, highlighting their resilience.
This crucial win moves Sevilla to 29 points, level with Getafe in La Liga. They now aim to build momentum. Getafe will rue Djene's costly dismissal and must regroup quickly.
