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Espanyol Secures Key Victory Over Getafe in Relegation Battle

A 1-0 win, marked by Kumbulla's goal and Joan García's critical saves, brings Espanyol closer to La Liga safety with eight games remaining.

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Overview

  • Espanyol defeated Getafe 1-0 at the RCDE Stadium, with Kumbulla scoring the decisive goal off a corner by Edu Expósito.
  • Goalkeeper Joan García delivered crucial saves, including a spectacular stop in the second half that preserved the lead.
  • Getafe's Christantus Uche was shown a red card after a VAR review for a violent foul, leaving his team with ten players for much of the second half.
  • Espanyol's strong home form continues, having not lost at the RCDE Stadium since October 2024, solidifying their position outside the relegation zone.
  • The team now sits at 38 points, a significant improvement under coach Manolo González, who has been pivotal in their resurgence this season.