Getafe were making their 2008-09 season debut at El Molinón, with Víctor Muñoz in the dugout.

Albín scored in the 14th minute and Diego Castro equalised in the 35th. Casquero decided the match in the 85th.

Víctor Muñoz replaced Licht and Manu del Moral in the 62nd, sending on Soldado and Granero, and brought on Contra for Guerrón in the 78th.

Casquero and Albín went into the book for Getafe, and Jorge, Matabuena, Míchel and Luis Morán for Sporting.

Pérez Burrull took charge. Getafe started the LaLiga season fifth with 3 points.