Getafe Returns to La Liga After Beating Tenerife

Getafe defeated Tenerife 3-1 (3-2 aggregate) in the second leg of the Promotion Playoff at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez stadium, marking their return to La Liga after a year playing in the Spanish second division.

The match started well for Getafe as Faurlin opened the scoring in the 9th minute after a pass from Molina. With that goal, the aggregate score was tied and the home fans celebrated.

The Coliseum erupted four minutes later when Dani Pacheco scored the second goal. Tenerife managed to pull one back through Anthony Lozano, setting up a thrilling final for La Liga promotion.

Twenty minutes later, Getafe extended their lead with another goal from Dani Pacheco. The "Azulones" held onto their one-goal advantage until the final whistle, securing their return to the top flight.

After just one season in the second division, Getafe is back in the highest category of Spanish football and hopes to perform well to maintain their status and maybe even aim for more ambitious goals. Real Madrid, Atletico, and Barcelona await the "Azulones".

Match Preview

The support from the crowd and Getafe's strong performance at the Coliseum, where they have only suffered one defeat all season, are the two factors on which Getafe relies to attempt a comeback against Tenerife and secure promotion to La Liga.

With José Bordalás at the helm, Getafe has not lost a single match at the Coliseum, winning thirteen and drawing five out of eighteen official games. These home performances give Getafe optimism for the second leg.

The worst news for Getafe is the list of injured players ahead of the match, as the coach has not ruled out anyone from being unavailable. Juan Cala has a hamstring injury, David Fuster has an ankle sprain, and Sergio Mora is recovering from a foot fracture.

Therefore, Bordalás will have to make changes to his starting lineup, including Argentine Nicolás Gorosito in defense and attacker Dani Pacheco on one of the wings.

Facing Getafe is Tenerife, who aims to score a goal that would seal the tie and ensure their return to the Spanish top flight after seven seasons, which would be their fifth promotion to the highest category.

The atmosphere at the Coliseum will be electric as Getafe has given a companion ticket to all season ticket holders. The Tenerife fans will also travel in large numbers, with around 1,200 supporters expected.

Possible Lineups

Getafe: Guaita; Damián Suárez, Gorosito, 'Cata' Díaz, Molinero; Lacen, Faurlín; Pacheco, Portillo, Álvaro Jiménez; y Jorge Molina.

Tenerife: Dani Hernández; Cámara, Jorge Sáenz, Germán Sánchez, Camille; Vitolo, Aitor Sanz; Suso Santana, Shibasaki; Lozano y Amath.

Source: EFE