The excitement was palpable as Getafe hosted Real Sociedad at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez in a La Liga clash that promised intense competition. Both teams entered the match with different ambitions but similar struggles in the early stages of the 2024-25 season. Getafe, with a record of 0-3-0, was desperate for their first win, while Real Sociedad, with 1-1-2, sought to stabilize their inconsistent form. Despite the buildup, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, a result that neither side would find particularly satisfying.
Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad Head to Head
Historically, Getafe and Real Sociedad have provided fans with thrilling encounters, often marked by close contests and dramatic moments. Coming into this match, Real Sociedad held a slight edge in recent meetings, but Getafe’s resilience on home turf made them a formidable opponent. Both teams were keen to turn their seasons around, and this match was seen as an opportunity to gain much-needed momentum.
Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad Lineups
Here is the Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad lineups today (Sep 1, 2024)
Getafe (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: David Soria
Defenders: Diego Rico, Omar Alderete, Djené, Juan Iglesias
Midfielders: Nabil Aberdin, Luis Milla, Álex Sola, Christantus Uche, Carles Pérez
Forward: Bertug Yildirim
Real Sociedad (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Álex Remiro
Defenders: Hamari Traoré, Igor Zubeldia, Martín Zubimendi, Sergio Gómez
Midfielders: Beñat Turrientes, Brais Méndez, Jon Aramburu
Forwards: Takefusa Kubo, Umar Sadiq, Jon Martín
Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad First Half
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Getafe started strong, looking to capitalize on their home advantage, but Real Sociedad’s defense held firm. The home side had a few opportunities, with Carles Pérez and Bertug Yildirim testing the visitors’ backline, but none of their efforts found the back of the net.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, was forced to make an early substitution when Brais Méndez picked up an injury, being replaced by Ander Barrenetxea. This disruption seemed to affect their rhythm, and they were unable to muster any significant threat in the first half. As the teams went into the break, the score remained 0-0, with the match evenly poised.
Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad Second Half
The second half followed a similar pattern to the first, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock. Getafe made a double substitution around the hour mark, bringing on Mauro Arambarri and Carles Aleñá in an attempt to inject some creativity into their attack. However, Real Sociedad’s defense, marshaled by the experienced Martín Zubimendi, stood tall.
Real Sociedad also made changes, introducing Aihen Muñoz and Orri Óskarsson to add fresh legs to their lineup. Despite these changes, the visitors were unable to trouble David Soria in Getafe’s goal, with most of their efforts being comfortably dealt with by the Getafe defense.
As the clock ticked down, the game grew increasingly scrappy, with both sides committing fouls and picking up yellow cards. Aihen Muñoz of Real Sociedad was booked for a bad foul in the dying moments, as the match seemed destined to end in a stalemate.
Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad Stats
Here is the Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad stats today (Sep 1)
- Score: Getafe 0-0 Real Sociedad
- Possession: Getafe 52.8% – 47.2% Real Sociedad
- Shots on Goal: Getafe 1 – 0 Real Sociedad
- Total Shot Attempts: Getafe 16 – 1 Real Sociedad
- Fouls: Getafe 14 – 16 Real Sociedad
- Yellow Cards: Getafe 1 – 1 Real Sociedad
- Red Cards: None
- Corners: Getafe 4 – 1 Real Sociedad
- Saves: Getafe 0 – 1 Real Sociedad
Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad Timeline of Key Events
Here is the Getafe FC vs Real Sociedad timeline today (Aug 1, 2024)
- 22′ – Juan Iglesias (Getafe) receives a yellow card for a bad foul on Sergio Gómez.
- 25′ – Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) is injured and substituted off for Ander Barrenetxea.
- 45’+6′ – First half ends with the score at 0-0.
- 66′ – Double substitution for Real Sociedad as Hamari Traoré and Umar Sadiq are replaced due to injuries.
- 84′ – Getafe’s best chance as Carles Aleñá and Peter Federico’s shots are blocked in quick succession.
- 90’+4′ – Aihen Muñoz (Real Sociedad) is shown a yellow card for a foul on John Patrick.
- 90’+8′ – Final whistle blows with the match ending in a goalless draw.
In the end, both Getafe and Real Sociedad will feel they missed an opportunity. For Getafe, it was a case of solid defending but a lack of cutting edge in the final third. Real Sociedad, despite their resilience, failed to register a single shot on target, a statistic that will be concerning for their manager. The draw leaves Getafe with 3 points from their first four games, still searching for their first win of the season, while Real Sociedad moves to 4 points, also in need of a spark to ignite their campaign.
Man of the Match
Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad): The young midfielder was a rock in defense for Real Sociedad, breaking up numerous Getafe attacks and providing a calming presence in a match that could easily have swung in favor of the hosts. His leadership at the back earned him the Man of the Match honors in a game that lacked attacking brilliance but was rich in defensive discipline.
