The 0-2 at the Coliseum rewards the visiting team and leaves Getafe without clear answers in LaLiga.
Rayo Vallecano won 0-2 at and closed a dry, serious and profitable visitor job in a Madrid derby with weight in the table, in spirit and in local pride. The franjirrojo team did not need decorations: it turned an uncomfortable start into a clean victory with a message. Getafe was trapped in a match that required more edge.
It chased shadows for too many stretches and ended up with more questions than solutions. On a night of close rivalry, the lack of Azulona punch transformed the setback into an alarm signal within LaLiga. Rayo did what these away games usually ask for: compete quietly, stick to the plan and take advantage of the moment.
The 0-2 not only gives you three points; It gives you momentum and a test of maturity in a hostile scenario. The score weighs because it came at the Coliseum, where Getafe needed to impose friction and presence. He didn't make it clear enough.
Rayo accepted the tone of the derby, did not get disorganized and came out with a victory that is worth it for the result and the way it was sustained. It also leaves an emotional reading. In close matches due to geography and rivalry, the blow usually stays longer than the statistics.
Lightning takes concrete confidence; Getafe is left with a defeat that requires immediate review, especially due to the difficulty in changing the pulse of the match. The difference between the two was in the management of the game. Rayo better understood when to push, when to protect himself and how to turn the uncomfortable context into an advantage.
Getafe, on the other hand, never found a sustained response that would change the feeling of the derby or force the visitor to live on the ropes. The night also reinforces a simple idea: in LaLiga, points away from home have extra value when they arrive with authority. Rayo not only survived the Coliseum; He handled it with a sobriety that can serve as a reference for future outings.
Getafe will have to read the defeat as something more than an isolated bad result. The immediate consequence is twofold. Rayo emerges stronger from a rough derby and adds a valuable boost, while Getafe is forced to react quickly so that the defeat does not raise further doubts.
What's next: Getafe needs a quick response in LaLiga; Rayo will seek to turn this home blow into continuity. Read at Marca
Madrid derbies outside the glamorous spotlight also move seasons. For Rayo Vallecano, winning 0-2 in Getafe means more than just adding: it confirms its job away from home and provides energy in the league fight. For Getafe, the problem is not only losing a derby, but doing so without the necessary blow to turn the match. That lack of threat leaves immediate pressure on the Coliseum. In a LaLiga where each section of form weighs, the result pushes Rayo up in confidence and forces Getafe to cut the noise before it becomes a trend.
Marcamarca.comBy Alberto Ortega 3 May, 16:37es
The coach declines Ángel Torres' offer until 2028 after a season marked by the salary limit.
The Athletic player had a great game against Alavés, scoring 16 goals and demonstrating his value in the LaLiga and World Cup Fantasy markets.
PSV applies a hard limit of 20 million euros, which causes LaLiga clubs to drop out.
The forward added his fourth title with the 'Shark' and surpassed 134 goals despite the defeat in Medellín.
Cobreloa's 2-0 victory over Rangers solidifies their position at the top of the Liga de Ascenso, intensifying the promotion race and putting pressure on rivals to respond.
LaLiga expects the Blaugrana club to return to a 1-1 ratio of signings in and out this summer.
Fabian Hurzeler commits to Brighton for an extended period.
Diplomatic tensions rise as immigration rules clash with tournament logistics and officiating standards.
Villa’s manager slams Liverpool deal after the midfielder’s scarce appearances.
Indian legend becomes franchise owner in Ireland-based ETPL, lending instant credibility to the fledgling league.
The Saudi-backed league is pivoting to a national-teams format to attract investors and challenge the PGA Tour.
The FIFA president delivers a scathing criticism to the Squadra Azzurra, absent from the World Cup, questioning its inability to qualify with an expanded format.
NBC News profiles the young talents set to define the tournament, led by Spain's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal.
Commissioner’s endorsement underscores club’s progress and untapped ceiling in the league.
Vinícius doubles Espanyol. Barcelona slowed down. The direct Classic defines everything. What Madrid should do according to Pedrerol.
The French defender reinforces his commitment to Rayo in the middle of a decisive European campaign.
Closure of shareholding conflict after damaging a vehicle in 2022, when both were co-owners of the Madrid club.
Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2, but Benjamin Sesko's 2-0 left the play that will continue to burn.
Victory 3-0 against Oviedo mathematically ensures Betis the fight for fifth place, which could be worth Champions League 2026/27.
The coach will close his second stage in June at a club that is once again looking for direction without its old resource.
Alistair Johnston shares his emotional journey as Canada co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the pride of playing at home.
FC Nantes welcomes back Michel Der Zakarian as head coach, aiming to revive their fortunes in Ligue 1.
A muscle bundle tear sidelines rising star Lennart Karl, prompting Bayern to reassess their strategy ahead of a crucial period.
La Roja's attacking duo set to ignite the tournament with fresh legs and electric pace.
