The match followed an even script, with Valladolid catching Getafe off guard in the opening minutes. They warned early, in the 4th minute, with a collective move that left Víctor Barberá one-on-one with Diego Ferrer; the forward claimed a penalty after contact from Abqar, but the referee waved play on. Getafe reacted and found their best attacking threat in Christantus Uche. The Nigerian, back after his spell at Crystal Palace, created the clearest chances for the azulón side: a dipping free-kick in the 14th minute that Álvaro Aceves diverted to a corner, a shot after an Ojeda error in the second half that the goalkeeper blocked, and another direct free-kick that crashed into the wall in the 84th minute.

Intensity was a constant despite the friendly nature of the encounter. Iván Alejo was booked in the 17th minute after a scuffle and was involved again three minutes later with a hard tackle on Ives Valou that could have earned him a second yellow. The referee showed up to seven cards, reflecting a contest in which neither side was willing to give an inch.

Valladolid also had their opportunities. Latasa, well served by Chacón and Barberá, had two chances before the break, the clearest in the 40th minute with a cross-shot that went just wide of the post. After the restart, Fran Escribá's side maintained the pace with the energy of six simultaneous half-time substitutions. Víctor Fernández tested Ferrer with a cross-shot, and Ferrer replied with a composed save.

Getafe grew into the game in the final minutes. Djené, after coming off the bench, burst forward with power and created a move that ended with a Uche shot saved by Aceves. The referee signalled a prior foul, but the quick short free-kick caught the Valladolid defence off guard and Davinchi forced the goalkeeper into a low save. It was the last warning of a match that ended all square.

Bordalás used the match to distribute minutes: seven changes for Getafe, including Djené's return and game time for Davinchi, Boselli, and Gorka Rivera. The azulón manager continues to shape his squad ahead of a demanding schedule that includes fixtures against Atlético de Madrid, Monaco, and Tottenham before the league season kicks off.