LaLiga: Getafe Snap Losing Streak with 1-0 Win Over Athletic Club

Getafe end winless run with 1-0 victory

Getafe ended their winless streak with a 1-0 win over Athletic Club, thanks to Borja Mayoral's decisive goal in the 75th minute. The visitors dominated the match, and Mayoral's late strike sealed the win for Getafe.

The breakthrough finally came with 15 minutes left, when Athletic's defense faltered...

Getafe finally broke their winless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Athletic Club at San Mames. This win marked a significant milestone for Los Azulones, as it was their first triumph over Los Leones in 11 attempts.

Getafe dominated the match from the start, dictating the pace and responding well to Athletic's attempts to gain momentum. The heavy rain in Bilbao made accurate passing a challenge, but the visitors seemed to adapt better to the conditions.

Athletic's attempts to involve Nico Williams proved fruitless, while Getafe's Luis Milla had Unai Simon making a save from a deflected shot. Los Leones struggled to win the battle for the ball, with Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta providing one of the few bright spots in an otherwise lackluster display.

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It wasn't until the midpoint of the half that Athletic managed to breach Getafe's defense, with Mikel Jauregizar getting in behind the visitors' backline before being crowded out.

The game took a significant turn on the 30-minute mark when Athletic captain Iñigo Lekue was forced off, and Getafe's dominance became even more pronounced in his absence. The visitors continued to dictate the pace, and Athletic struggled to create any meaningful attacking opportunities. Borja Mayoral spurned a chance when he failed to connect with Milla's whipped-in free-kick, while Athletic's Jesus Areso managed to thwart a promising run from Kiko Femenia. It wasn't until first-half stoppage time that Athletic even managed a shot on target, with David Soria making a comfortable save from Oihan Sancet's low drive.

Athletic Club came out strong after halftime, determined to make an impact. Gorka Guruzeta had a promising chance to score, curling a shot wide from close range despite being unmarked in the area. Getafe still posed a threat on the counter-attack, but the momentum had shifted in Athletic's favor. Nico Williams was more involved in the opening 10 minutes of the second half than he had been in the entire first 45 minutes.

The match became an end-to-end affair, with both teams creating chances, although Getafe's Adrian Liso was the closest to breaking the deadlock with a shot that Unai Simon comfortably saved. As the game wore on, the teams exchanged passes, but the midfield battle was intense, and clear scoring opportunities were scarce.

The breakthrough finally came with 15 minutes left, when Athletic's defense faltered, and Borja Mayoral was left unmarked to slot the ball home, silencing the home crowd.

Athletic pushed hard for an equalizer after falling behind, but Getafe held firm to secure the win. The defeat was only Athletic's fourth at San Mames in 43 matches, but it was a significant win for Getafe, who ended a seven-match winless run in the Spanish top flight.