Toughest Home Goal by Sevilla matches the record set during the 'Bordalás era' against Getafe
In a thrilling encounter at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Sevilla FC secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Getafe CF in the 25th round of the La Liga Santander season. The match, attended by 13,438 spectators, saw a series of dramatic events unfold, with Sevilla's attacking prowess ultimately proving too much for Getafe to handle.
Sevilla's starting lineup, led by goalkeeper Bono, showcased a formidable lineup that included the likes of Navas, Kounde, Diego Carlos, Reguilón, Jordán, Gudelj, Fernando, Suso, De Jong, and Ocampos. It was Ocampos who opened the scoring for Sevilla just before halftime, capitalising on a Reguilón assist to put the visitors ahead.
The second half saw more drama, as Fernando scored a controversial second goal for Sevilla from a set play, initially annulled by the referee before being validated by the VAR. The goal came at minute 67, providing Sevilla with a comfortable two-goal cushion.
Getafe, who started with Soria in goal, struggled to contain Sevilla's relentless attack, with Kounde adding a third goal for the visitors at minute 75 with a cross-shot. The hosts' defence was put to the test throughout the match, with Sevilla's players consistently finding ways to create chances.
The match was not without incident, as Cucurella and Nyom from Getafe, as well as Reguilón and Kounde from Sevilla, received yellow cards during the game. These bookings mean that Cucurella and Nyom will miss Getafe's next fixture in Mallorca due to suspension.
Luuk de Jong, who came on as a substitute for Sevilla, demonstrated his faith in the second half, providing an assist when everyone thought the ball would go out of play. Getafe, on the other hand, made two changes at halftime, with Ángel Rodríguez replacing Deyverson and Bono replacing Vaclík for Sevilla due to the Czech goalkeeper's knee problems.
This victory boosted Sevilla to third position in the La Liga Santander table, at Getafe's expense. The result also marked Sevilla's worst defeat since Bordalás took over at Getafe in September 2016, surpassing Madrid's 0-3 victory on January 4th.
In terms of offsides, Getafe's aggressive attacking style was evident, with the team committing the most offsides in the league so far (90), followed by Real Madrid (85). Sevilla, on the other hand, ranked 9th in offsides (70), indicating a more disciplined approach to their attacking play.
This was a crucial victory for Sevilla, as they continue their push for a Champions League spot in the second half of the season. The next fixture for Getafe will be a challenging encounter against Mallorca, with Cucurella and Nyom missing due to suspension.
Sevilla's dominance in La Liga Santander was emphasized once more as they defeated Getafe 3-0, showcasing their formidable lineup, including Ocampos and Kounde, in the European-leagues clash. This victory propelled Sevilla to third place, pushing Getafe down the table.
