After being able to finish in the top 10 for 3 consecutive seasons in the Spanish LaLiga from 2017/2018 to 2019/2020, Getafe actually experienced a decline in performance in the following 3 seasons. From 2020/2021 to 2022/2023, they will no longer be able to finish in the top ten. The club nicknamed Azulones always ends the season in 15th position in the standings.
After this series of bad achievements, Getafe has the opportunity to record an increase in performance in 2023/2024. Of the 27 matches played as of March 3 2024, they have won 35 points from 8 wins, 11 draws and 8 defeats. This score puts them in tenth position in the standings.
The role of several new players is quite vital for this good achievement. In the 27 matches that have been played, there are at least 3 new players who have contributed by scoring goals. Who are these players?
1. Main position as right back, José Ángel Carmona has scored one goal
José Ángel Carmona (instagram.com/joseangelcarmonaa)
To add depth on the right side of the defense, Getafe borrowed the services of José Ángel Carmona from Sevilla for a season starting in the summer of 2023. Interestingly, the player whose main position is right-back has also been able to play as a midfielder several times. Until the 27th week, the 22 year old player had appeared in 19 matches with a score of 1 goal and 1 assist.
The only goal was scored when Getafe hosted Osasuna in Week 5. After the two teams exchanged goals, Getafe was entitled to three points because they won with a score of 3-2. Carmona himself scored Getafe’s second goal in the 51st minute.
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2. On loan from Sevilla, Óscar Rodríguez has appeared in 14 matches with a score of 1 goal
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Óscar Rodríguez (sevillafc.es)
Just like Carmona, Oscar Rodriguez is also on loan from Getafe from Sevilla until the end of the 2023/2024 season. The difference is, Getafe is not a foreign club for the player with the Spanish passport. In the second half of 2021/2022, he was also loaned by Sevilla to Getafe.
In LaLiga this season, players who can play as winger and the midfielder has appeared in 14 matches with a score of 1 goal. One goal felt very important because it was able to bring Getafe to one point at home to Atletico Madrid in the 18th week. Even so, Rodriguez needs to work harder to gain the coach’s trust.
3. Mason Greenwood appeared sharp by scoring 6 goals and 5 assists
Mason Greenwood (instagram.com/masongreenwood)
Mason Greenwood is having an impressive season with Getafe. After being absent for a long time due to being involved in an alleged rape case, he returned to the green field by playing as a loan player from Manchester United. So far, he has appeared in 23 matches with a score of 6 goals and 5 assist.
Several goals from the 22 year old player felt crucial because they were able to save Getafe from defeat. He scored one goal when Getafe drew 1-1 at home to Real Betis in Week 23. Apart from that, his one goal also made Las Palmas fail to embarrass Getafe at home after the match ended with a score of 3-3 in Week 27, Sunday (3/3/2024) early morning WIB.
Even though their performance has improved compared to the previous season, being in tenth place in the standings is certainly not enough for Getafe. To continue to be able to shift the teams above them, Pepe Bordalas’ men must win point by point in the following matches.
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