Girona and Getafe shared the points in a tense La Liga meeting at the Estadi Montilivi on 26 January 2026. The Matchday 21 clash in the 2025/26 season finished 1-1, and it felt like neither side got what they came for.
Getafe struck first after the break, then Girona hit back in stoppage time to rescue a draw. It kept Getafe’s winless streak going and slowed Girona’s recent progress, with both teams left thinking about what might have been.
Match overview and key moments
Under the floodlights in Girona, the home side started on the front foot. Girona saw most of the ball from early on, sitting around 65 to 66% possession and taking more shots overall. Even so, the first half stayed tight. Getafe sat deep and stayed organised, and Girona found it hard to turn control into clear chances. The interval came with the score still 0-0.
The deadlock finally broke in the 59th minute, and it came through Getafe’s best route, the counter-attack. Juan Iglesias picked out Luis Vázquez with a smart pass, and the forward finished with real composure. He guided a left-footed effort into the top corner, putting the visitors ahead despite Girona controlling most of the game.
Girona reacted straight away, pushing more players forward and working the ball wide. They sent crosses into the box, tried efforts from distance, and forced Getafe to defend for long spells. For a while, it looked like Getafe might hold on, with their back line dealing with most of what came in. But Girona kept pressing, and the pressure told late on.
In the 94th minute, Álex Moreno swung in a dangerous cross,s and Vitor Reis made his run count. The defender rose above everyone and powered a header into the bottom corner to make it 1-1. Montilivi erupted, and Girona had their point at the last possible moment.
The match was busy without boiling over. Both teams picked up two yellow cards, and there were no major VAR talking points. Around 11,388 fans were in attendance, creating a lively atmosphere for a match that never felt settled.
Match highlights
- First half: Girona controlled possession, Getafe stayed compact. Few clear openings and not many shots on target.
- 59′ Goal, Getafe (0-1): Luis Vázquez finishes Juan Iglesias’ pass with a left-footed strike into the top corner.
- Second half pressure: Gironstepsep it up, wins corners, and threatens from crosses. Getafe stay in shape but start to creak.
- 90+4′ Goal, Girona (1-1): Vitor Reis heads in from Álex Moreno’s cross for a dramatic equaliser.
- Late moments: Getafe almost steal it at the death, but Girona’s keeper makes an important stop.
- Quick stats: Girona had more shots (around 13) and far more of the ball (about 65%), while Getafe made the most of their limited chances.
Overall, it was a match of two clear plans. Girona had control and territory, Getafe had structure and threat on the break.
Girona’s display and season snapshot
Girona, sitting around 10th to 11th with roughly 25 to 26 points based on earlier updates, showed plenty of the passing style that has served them well this season. They moved the ball patiently and spent long stretches in Getafe’s half. The issue was the final touch. Too many attacks ended with a blocked shot or a cross that didn’t find the right runner.
The late equaliser saved the result, and it also underlined where Girona can hurt teams, with good delivery from wide areas and real intent at the back post. Álex Moreno stood out for his assist, and Vitor Reis delivered when it mattered most. The point keeps Girona in the mid-table mix, but they’ll feel they left a win on the pitch.
Girona team table (key season stats as of Matchday 21)
| Statistic | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 10th to 11th | Mid-table battle |
| Points | ~25 to 26 | From ~20 matches played |
| Goals scored | ~20 to 25 | Good going forward, not always clinical |
| Goals conceded | ~30 to 34 | Can be exposed at times |
| Recent form | W-W-D | Draw slows the run |
| Home record (recent) | Strong | Unbeaten across several home matches |
| Top performers | Vitor Reis, Álex Moreno | Key roles in the equaliser |
Girona’s season has been steady, with plenty of possession football and a clear identity, but they still need more sharpness in front of goal to turn draws into wins.
Getafe’s stubborn showing and ongoing issues
Getafe came in lower down the table, around 16th to 17th on about 21 to 22 points, and they badly needed a result. Their recent form has been rough, winless in seven league matches, with four defeats in their last five. For a long time, it looked like they’d finally get over the line.
The goal from Luis Vázquez gave them a platform, and their shape without the ball caused Girona real frustration. They blocked shooting lanes, defended crosses in numbers, and waited for chances to break. The problem was the ending. Conceding in the 94th minute will sting, and it also points to a familiar weakness, switching off late and struggling to fully control deliveries into the box.
Getafe team table (key season stats as of Matchday 21)
| Statistic | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 16th to 17th | Close to the bottom group |
| Points | ~21 to 22 | Little room for error |
| Goals scored | ~15 | Low output, relies on counters |
| Goals conceded | ~26 | Fairly solid compared tothe attack |
| Recent form | L-L-D | Winless run continues |
| Away record (recent) | Poor | Struggles away from home |
| Top performers | Luis Vázquez, Juan Iglesias | Combined for the goal |
Getafe will take something from the performance, but the lack of wins keeps the pressure on as they try to pull clear of trouble.
Final thoughts
This 1-1 draw at Montilivi summed up a classic La Liga contest. Girona had the ball and the territory, Getafe stayed organised and struck when the chance came. Girona will think they did enough to win, while Getafe will be annoyed to concede so late after defending for so long.
Both teams move on with mixed feelings. Girona needs to find a sharper edge to make possession count, and Getafe needs to turn solid spells into three points. As the 2025/26 season rolls on, results like this can shape the mood quickly, especially for sides trying to secure mid-table comfort or avoid a relegation scrap.
