Feb 22 • 16:23 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

Sevilla breathes in Liga by defeating Getafe

Sevilla secures three crucial points by defeating Getafe, distancing itself from relegation.

Sevilla achieved a crucial victory in La Liga against Getafe, gaining valuable points to escape the relegation zone. The match, held at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, was significantly impacted by the first-half red card issued to Getafe's Djené Dakonam, which shifted the dynamics in favor of Sevilla. The game had been tightly contested until that point, with both sides struggling for dominance.

Following Djené's expulsion, Sevilla made a pivotal substitution with the introduction of Adnan Januzaj in the second half. His presence injected new energy into the Sevilla team, which has been grappling with a crisis this season. Sevilla's Djibril Sow scored the only goal of the match, marking a turnaround for the team after a series of poor performances, while Getafe could not capitalize on their previous success with two consecutive wins prior to this match.

This victory not only boosts Sevilla's morale but also allows them to gain some distance from the relegation concerns that have lingered for much of the season. By overcoming Getafe, who was looking to maintain form after a brief resurgence, Sevilla takes a step toward stabilizing their situation in the league and possibly turning their season around as they seek to improve their standings in La Liga.

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