Getafe hosted Celta on 32 points and conceded in the 4th minute with Araujo's goal.
Celta were reduced to ten men in the 37th minute after Maxi Gómez's second yellow, and Getafe took advantage of the superiority.
Mata equalised from the penalty spot in the 39th, Jorge Molina turned it around in the 62nd and Mata sealed the 3-1 in the 81st to complete his brace.
Bordalás refreshed with Ángel, Portillo and Flamini. Mata, Flamini and Olivera were booked.
González Fuertes was the referee. The victory leaves Getafe on 35 points and fifth.


