Getafe 3-1 Mallorca: La Liga 2025-26 match report

Getafe secured a clinical 3–1 victory over Mallorca at the Coliseum on Thursday evening, utilizing a disciplined 5-3-2 setup to dismantle their opponents in a match defined by efficiency in the final third. Under the guidance of Jose Bordalas Jimenez, the hosts executed a game plan that prioritized defensive stability and rapid transitions, effectively neutralizing the 4-2-3-1 formation deployed by Mallorca manager Martin Demichelis.

The opening and the clinical edge

Getafe’s tactical approach was evident from the early stages, as they looked to exploit the space behind the Mallorca defensive line. The breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute when Martin Satriano capitalized on an assist from Allan Nyom. The goal served to settle the hosts, who maintained their shape while forcing Mallorca to commit numbers forward in search of an equalizer.

As the first half progressed, Mallorca struggled to find rhythm, with Omar Mascarell receiving a caution in the 31st minute as the visitors attempted to disrupt Getafe’s midfield flow. The hosts doubled their advantage just before the interval, with Satriano again demonstrating his composure in front of goal to net his second of the evening in the 41st minute. The two-goal cushion provided Getafe with a significant psychological advantage heading into the break, while Mallorca’s frustration boiled over, resulting in a yellow card for Pablo Maffeo shortly before the whistle.

The decisive moment

Recognizing the need for a tactical shift, Demichelis introduced Zito Luvumbo for Pablo Torre at the start of the second half. However, Getafe remained resolute, and their commitment to the counter-attack paid off once more in the 63rd minute. Luis Milla provided the delivery for Z. Romero, who extended the lead to 3–0, effectively putting the contest beyond Mallorca’s reach.

The visitors managed a brief response almost immediately after the restart. In the 65th minute, Omar Mascarell converted a pass from Pablo Torre to reduce the deficit. The goal prompted a flurry of substitutions from the Mallorca bench as Demichelis attempted to salvage a result, introducing Jan Virgili and Sergi Darder in a desperate bid to inject fresh energy into the attack.

Despite the late pressure, Getafe’s defensive unit, bolstered by the introduction of Djené Dakonam, remained organized. The closing stages of the match were characterized by frequent stoppages and a series of disciplinary actions, with the referee issuing several yellow cards to both sides—including bookings for Domingos Duarte, Davinchi, and Mario Martín for Getafe, and Antonio Sánchez for Mallorca—as the intensity of the contest remained high until the final whistle.

Looking ahead

For Getafe, the three points provide a welcome boost in their campaign, demonstrating their ability to execute a high-stakes game plan against a direct opponent. Mallorca will now look to regroup and address the defensive lapses that allowed the hosts to dictate the tempo of the game throughout the first hour.