The Lions' bid to climb the table suffers a setback as they lose 2-0 without ever troubling their opponents
Athletic Club suffered a 2-0 defeat against Getafe in a match that was crucial for the Lions' hopes of climbing the table. Goals from Luis Vázquez and Martín Satriano dealt a major blow to the Rojiblancos’ ambitions.
Ultimately, Los Leones lacked inspiration in attack, giving David Soria a quiet afternoon at the Colisuem.
With Yeray Álvarez returning to the pitch ten months after his suspension, Athletic went into the match at Getafe knowing exactly what was required: win the duels, avoidmistakes and finish the chances. They failed in their mission.
Jose Bordalás’s men found the net with their first chance. It came in the 14th minute. Satriano found the back of the net from a superb Sebastian Boselli cross and deflection off Vázquez.
The Lions' only serious threat was an Alex Berenguer diving header at the back post that went wide.
Nico Williams and Jesus Areso came on at the break. Athletic had more possession, but created no opportunities to score. Unai Simón made a great save from Lazo and, just as Ernesto Valverde’s side were desperately searching for an equaliser, Satriano scored Getafe's second from a counter-attack.
Now it’s time to approach Villarreal’s visit with renewed determination and enthusiasm. We still have eight crucial fixtures left.
