nGetafe began 2026 at Vallecas on 20 points and needing to stop the slide. They took a point they had to earn in the final minute.
Rayo struck right before the break. In the 45+1, De Frutos made it 1-0 and sent Getafe to the dressing room behind.
The second half was about siege and cards. Djené, Juan Iglesias, Domingos Duarte and even goalkeeper David Soria were booked in a rough contest.
The reward came in the 90th: Arambarri made it 1-1 and rescued a point when the clock had nothing left to give.
Bordalás had brought on Sancris, Joselu, Mestanza, Coba and Juanmi. Ortiz Arias refereed the match. The afternoon brought the Primera División debuts of Joselu and Mestanza, and Kiko Femenía's 150th appearance in the division.
