Getafe hosted Elche on 17 points and under an obligation to end their winless run. They did it by the barest margin and with craft.

The match was settled in the 56th minute. Arambarri made it 1-0 and the Coliseum then set about defending it, which is terrain where this side feels comfortable.

Elche looked for an equaliser with Pedrosa, Mendoza, Aguado, Yago Santiago and Rafa Mir off the bench, but never found a way through.

Bordalás protected the result with Diego Rico, Javi Muñoz, Kamara and Neyou. Milla and Djené were booked. Hernández Hernández refereed the match.

The win leaves Getafe on 20 points. The night also brought Mayoral's 200th match in the Primera División.