Getafe ground out a narrow 1-0 victory over Racing Santander at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, though it wasn't the most convincing display from the home side. Despite controlling territory with 12 shots across the 90 minutes, Getafe managed just one on target and needed David Soria's sharp keeping to hold firm. Racing created the cleaner chances and had three shots on target, which made for a tense second half. The visitors dominated possession for large stretches, yet couldn't find the breakthrough. The decisive moment came when Getafe broke the deadlock, though the home team had to work hard for it. Soria proved decisive when it mattered most, earning the official Man of the Match rating and ensuring his side left with three points. It wasn't pretty football, but Getafe's resilience paid off against a Racing side that will feel they deserved more from their attacking play. The result moves Getafe up the table while leaving Santander with regrets about what might have been.
The Matchup
Getafe beat Racing Santander 1-0 at Coliseum Alfonso Perez, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Getafe also had the better share of the ball, holding 43% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 12 attempts from Getafe against 6 from Racing Santander over the course of the game. Racing Santander had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12' | Racing Santander | Jorge Salinas | 0-0 | |
| 14' | Getafe | Saba Sazonov | 0-0 | |
| 16' | Racing Santander | Alvaro Mantilla | 0-0 | |
| 46' | Racing Santander | Substitution — S. Martinez on, I. Martin off | 0-0 | |
| 64' | Racing Santander | Substitution — S. Canales on, M. Gueye off | 0-0 | |
| 64' | Racing Santander | Substitution — A. Villalibre on, Y. Zabiri off | 0-0 | |
| 66' | Racing Santander | Manu Hernando | 0-0 | |
| 77' | Racing Santander | Goal — Andrés Martín | 0-1 | |
| 81' | Getafe | Goal — E. Unal | 1-1 | |
| 85' | Getafe | Substitution — A. Garcia on, S. Boselli off | 1-1 | |
| 88' | Racing Santander | Substitution — Manu Hernando on, F. Gonzalez off | 1-1 | |
| 88' | Racing Santander | Substitution — G. Puerta on, J. Arana off | 1-1 | |
| 90+4' | Getafe | Substitution — O. Mangala on, A. Abqar off | 1-1 | |
| 90+4' | Getafe | Substitution — R. Terrats on, A. R. Alcantara off | 1-1 | |
| 90' | Getafe | Substitution — M. Satriano on, B. Mayoral off | 1-1 |
Getafe vs Racing Santander Lineups
Looking Ahead
Getafe does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Osasuna, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Osasuna vs Getafe going to play at 31 August 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.
Racing Santander, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Elche, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Racing Santander vs Elche going to play at 28 August 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.