Getafe hosted Espanyol in 15th place on 23 points, in what would be Quique Sánchez Flores's final match in charge.
Sarabia opened the scoring in the 32nd and Álvaro Vázquez doubled the lead in the 56th. Arbilla, off the bench, pulled one back in the 88th.
The manager brought on Álex Felip, Ivi and Hinestroza; Pedro León went off in the 77th, Sammir in the 86th and Álvaro Vázquez in the 87th.
Juan Rodríguez was booked in the 28th, Lacen in the 46th and Alexis in the 70th.
Jaime Latre was the referee. Getafe move up to 26 points and 13th place.


