Getafe beat Racing Santander in the final minutes to secure all three points at the Coliseum.
Unal's late goal in the 81st minute gave Getafe a 1-0 victory over Racing Santander at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, securing their first win of the season while their opponents suffered their first defeat in La Liga.
- 0'The match has started.
Getafe hosts Racing Santander.
- 12'An early yellow card was given to J. Salinas of Racing Santander.
The match heated up quite early whenJ. SimonnasRacing Santander received a yellow card in the 12th minute after a rough tackle. The score at the Coliseum Stadium remains 0-0.
- 14'S. Sazonov received a yellow card after a rough foul.
14th minute,S. SazonovGetafe received a yellow card from the referee after a rough foul. The match at the Coliseum was quite intense, as earlier in the 12th minute, J. Salinas of Racing Santander had also received a similar warning.
- 15 minutesGetafe had the edge in terms of possession.
After the first 15 minutes of the match, Getafe took control of the ball with a significant amount of possession.57% - 43%and had a slight advantage in terms of shots on goal.2 - 0) against Racing Santander. However, neither side created any truly clear-cut chances, with the number of shots on target remaining low.0 - 0And the score remains unchanged.
- 16'A. Mantilla received a yellow card after the foul.
16th minute,A. MantillaRacing Santander received a yellow card from the referee after a foul involving a tripping incident. The match at the Coliseum is incredibly heated with continuous fierce clashes from both sides, while the score remains 0-0.
- 27'Getfe had slightly more possession than Racing Santander.
With almost half of the first half underway, Getafe is in control with a higher possession rate.57% - 43%and have2 - 0They had one shot on goal against Racing Santander. However, the game remained quite tight as neither side had a shot on target (0 - 0), and the score was still 0-0.
- 39'Getafe had slightly more possession but were unable to break the deadlock.
Towards the end of the first half, Getafe took the initiative with more possession.57% - 43%However, the match remained relatively close. The home team had a slight advantage in terms of shots on goal.2 - 0but neither side has had a shot on target yet.0 - 0) to make a difference.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Racing Santander made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Racing Santander made a personnel change whenI. Martinwas brought onto the field as a substitute forS. MartinezThe visiting team is trying to find a fresh approach in attack to break the 0-0 deadlock at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
- 54'Getfe had many shots on goal but were unable to open the scoring.
Entering the 54th minute, the match remained evenly balanced as neither side could break the deadlock. Although Racing Santander had a slight advantage in ball possession (46% - 54%), Getafe were more proactive in attacking, with 6 shots on goal and 5 corners. However, both teams lacked sharpness in their finishing, with only 0-1 shots on target.
- 64'Racing Santander substituted Villalibre, bringing Zabiri onto the field.
In the 64th minute, Racing Santander decided to refresh their attack whenY. Zabiriwas brought onto the field as a substitute forA. VillalibreWith the score still 0-0 at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, this adjustment is expected to help the visiting team create more breakthroughs in their attacks.
- 64'Racing Santander makes a substitution, M. Gueye comes on.
64th minute,Racing SantanderThere were personnel adjustments when launching.M. Gueyeinto the field as a substitute.S. CanalesThe visiting team hoped this fresh impetus would create a breakthrough and break the deadlock, with the score still 0-0.
- 66'Manu received a yellow card after a foul.
In the 66th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.ManuRacing Santander received a yellow card for a foul involving pulling an opponent. This was the third yellow card for the away team in the match, with the score still tied at 0-0.
- 67'Getfe increased the pressure but were unable to find the goal.
Entering the 67th minute, the game remained evenly matched with no breakthrough. Despite having possession,46% - 54%Getafe appeared more proactive in their attacks, with a higher number of shots on goal.6 - 2corner kick5 - 2However, the lack of accuracy in finishing prevented the home team from making a difference.
- 77'A. Martin unfortunately missed the penalty.
In the 77th minute, Racing Santander had a golden opportunity to break the deadlock, butA. MartinHe missed the penalty kick again. The score at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez remains temporarily at 0-0.
- 81'E. Unal opened the scoring for Getafe in the 81st minute.
In the 81st minute, he received a favorable pass fromA. Garcia,E. UnalA precise finish put Getafe ahead 1-0. The late goal relieved the pressure on the home team and gave them a significant advantage in the final minutes of the match.
- 81'Getafe struggled to find the net.
Entering the 81st minute, the deadlock remained unbroken with the score unchanged.0-0Despite the intense bombing with10 - 3finishing ability and superior corner kicks (7 - 3Getafe still haven't had a single shot on target.0 - 2) against their opponent Racing Santander, who had better ball control (44% - 56%).
- 85'Getafe revamped their lineup at the end of the match.
In the 85th minute, Getafe made a substitution whenS. Boselliwas brought on as a substitute.A. GarciaThe home team proactively adjusted their tactics to consolidate their position and maintain their 1-0 lead in the final minutes.
- 88'Racing Santander refreshes their attack in the final minutes.
In the 88th minute,Racing SantanderThere was a change of personnel whenF. Gonzalezwas brought onto the field as a substitute forManuThe visiting team is trying to find a breakthrough on the field as regular time is about to end.
- 88'Racing Santander strengthens its squad late.
In the 88th minute, Racing Santander made a substitution whenJ. Aranawas brought onto the field as a substitute forG. PuertaThe visiting team is making a concerted effort in the remaining few minutes of the match to find an opportunity to turn the tide.
- 90'B. Mayoral came on as a substitute for M. Satriano in the 90th minute.
90th minute,Getafeexercise the right to replace a person whenB. Mayoralwas brought onto the field to replaceM. SatrianoThe home team is making every effort to preserve their slender 1-0 lead in the final minutes of the match at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
- 90+4'Getfe made a substitution to strengthen their defense in injury time.
At minute 90+4',GetafeMake personnel changes whenA. Abqarwas brought onto the field as a substitute forO. MangalaThis move was most likely aimed at reinforcing the defense to preserve the 1-0 lead in the remaining few seconds of injury time.
- 90+4'Getfe made a substitution to preserve their lead at the end of the match.
In the 90+4th minute, Getafe made a substitution.AR Alcantarawas brought onto the field to replaceR. TerratsThis move was aimed at slowing down the pace of the game and consolidating the team's formation to preserve the valuable 1-0 lead in the final minutes of added time.
- KTFinal score: Getafe 1-0 Racing Santander
The match ended with a score of 1-0.
Updated at 02:30 on August 24, 2026
Getafe enters the match against Racing Santander determined to stay close to the European cup qualification spots and quickly solidify their position. The clash, taking place at 00:30 on August 24, 2026, at the Coliseum Stadium, promises to deliver a tightly contested tactical battle between the two clubs.
The current context and form of the two teams.
Starting the season with their own strategies, both teams are striving to secure crucial points to improve their rankings. The home team, Getafe, currently sits in 20th place in the standings and has yet to earn any points after their last defeat. Nevertheless, the goal of catching up to the higher positions remains a strong motivation for them to regain their spirits.
On the other side of the pitch, Racing Santander is currently ranked 7th with 1 point. Their most recent match ended in a draw. Earning a point initially gives Racing Santander a certain level of confidence ahead of their away trip.
Head-to-head record and home advantage
Recent head-to-head history slightly favors the home team at the Coliseum. In the last four encounters between the two teams, Getafe has won two, drawn one, and lost only one match against Racing Santander. This superior head-to-head record provides a strong psychological advantage for Getafe in their goal of securing all three points at home.
The Coliseum Stadium has always been a crucial base for Getafe to deploy their familiar disciplined and pragmatic style of play. Meanwhile, Racing Santander needs to maintain high concentration in defense if they want to extend their run of points in the early stages of the season.
Assessing the match situation
With their head-to-head advantage and determination to climb to the top of the table, Getafe are likely to take the initiative and dictate the pace of the game from the very first minutes. However, Racing Santander's resilient playing style will be a significant challenge to the home team's ambitions.
The match is expected to be a closely contested affair with high tactical discipline, where precision in crucial moments will be decisive in determining the final outcome.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
