In a closely contested La Liga 2024-25 match, Getafe and Rayo Vallecano played out a goalless draw at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Both teams struggled to find the back of the net, despite several opportunities and a highly competitive game. The result sees Getafe and Rayo Vallecano both add a point to their tally, with Getafe now sitting on 2 points and Rayo Vallecano on 4 points in the early stages of the season.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups and Substitutes
Getafe Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: David Soria
- Defenders: Diego Rico, Omar Alderete, Djené Dakonam, Juan Iglesias
- Midfielders: Nabil Aberdin, Luis Milla, Álex Sola, Carles Aleñá, Carles Pérez
- Forward: Christantus Uche
- Substitutes:
- Peter Federico, Alberto Risco, Mauro Arambarri, Yellu Santiago
Rayo Vallecano Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Dani Cárdenas
- Defenders: Alfonso Espino, Abdul Mumin, Florian Lejeune, Iván Balliu
- Midfielders: Pathé Ciss, Óscar Valentín, Adri Embarba, Óscar Trejo, Jorge de Frutos
- Forward: Randy Nteka
- Substitutes:
- Isi Palazón, Álvaro García, Pedro Díaz, Unai López, Sergio Camello
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano Half Time: Defensive Battles and Missed Opportunities
The first half saw both teams engage in a tactical battle, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Getafe came close on a few occasions, with Álex Sola and Christantus Uche leading the charge. However, their attempts were either off-target or blocked by Rayo Vallecano’s disciplined defense. On the other end, Rayo Vallecano’s Randy Nteka and Óscar Trejo tried to create chances, but they were often caught offside or thwarted by Getafe’s solid backline.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano Key moments in the first half included:
- 45’+4: A foul by Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) resulted in a free kick for Getafe, but they couldn’t capitalize on it.
- 41′: Christantus Uche (Getafe) was shown a yellow card for a foul on Florian Lejeune.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano Full Time: Continued Frustration for Both Sides
The second half continued in a similar vein, with both teams pushing for a breakthrough but failing to convert their chances. Rayo Vallecano made several substitutions in an attempt to change the game’s dynamics, bringing on players like Isi Palazón and Álvaro García. Getafe also made tactical changes, introducing Peter Federico and Alberto Risco, but the match remained goalless.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano Key events in the second half included:
- 82′: Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano) received a yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90’+6: Mauro Arambarri (Getafe) committed a foul, leading to a free kick for Rayo Vallecano.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano Stats
- Possession: Getafe 48.1% | Rayo Vallecano 51.9%
- Shots on Goal: Getafe 0 | Rayo Vallecano 0
- Total Shot Attempts: Getafe 12 | Rayo Vallecano 3
- Fouls: Getafe 16 | Rayo Vallecano 18
- Yellow Cards: Getafe 1 | Rayo Vallecano 2
- Corner Kicks: Getafe 3 | Rayo Vallecano 2
A Hard-Fought Draw
Both Getafe and Rayo Vallecano will be disappointed not to have secured all three points, but the draw reflects the even nature of the contest. With plenty of the season still to come, both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.
