Getafe secured a 2-1 home victory over Villarreal CF in Spanish La Liga on February 14, 2026. The match at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez was a hard-fought contest, with Getafe's trademark defensive solidity and set-piece threat proving decisive against a talented Villarreal side. Getafe took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error to go ahead. Villarreal responded with sustained pressure and found an equalizer through a moment of individual brilliance. The game looked headed for a draw until Getafe scored a late winner, a powerful header from a corner that sent the home fans into raptures. This match result is crucial for Getafe's hopes of securing a top-half finish in La Liga, while it deals a blow to Villarreal's European aspirations. The Villarreal manager rued his team's inability to defend set-pieces, while the Getafe coach hailed his team's fighting spirit. The starting lineups featured Getafe's physical 4-4-2 and Villarreal's fluid 4-3-3, with the home side's direct approach ultimately prevailing.