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Sevilla and Getafe played out a thrilling match at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday night, with Sevilla emerging victorious to escape from relegation zone.
The game was a closely contested affair with both teams showing great resilience throughout. However, it was Sevilla who came up trumps in the end, winning 2-1. The first goal of the match was scored by Getafe's Yago Montoya in the 47th minute. However, Sevilla responded quickly with goals from Kike Casilla and Diego Costa in the second half to take the lead.
Getafe fought back bravely but were unable to find an equalizer, leaving them still looking for a way out of the relegation zone. Despite this, Sevilla manager Jesus Garcia Montoya praised his team's performance, saying that they deserved their win.
"The result is important, especially after we lost against Espanyol last week," he said. "We showed great determination and composure in front of goal, and I'm very proud of my players."
For Getafe, it was a disappointing night as they continue to struggle in the league. Manager Jorge Grant said: "I'm disappointed with our performance tonight. We created some good chances but failed to convert them into goals. It's clear that we need to improve if we want to stay in the league."
Overall, it was a memorable night for Sevilla as they secured all three points and moved closer to safety. Meanwhile, Getafe will be hoping to bounce back in the coming matches and secure their survival in La Liga.