Getafe managed to advance to the next phase of the Copa del Rey after a 2-0 comeback that gave them a 3-2 victory against Unión Deportiva Lebrijana, a team from the Andalusian Division of Honor. The match, held at the Lebrija Municipal Stadium on October 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., was historic for the local club, which played for the first time in the first round of the competition and had beaten Ceuta in the qualifying phase.
From the beginning the match showed the determination of Lebrijana, who did not allow themselves to be intimidated by the visitor. In the 3rd minute, a powerful volley shot by Ramos forced Getafe goalkeeper Letácek to react. Just ten minutes later, Tejero scored the first goal of the match with a header that slipped into the right corner of the goal. The lead was extended when Yuyo, left back, headed in after a foul on the right wing, giving the Andalusian team a second goal before the break.
Getafe, who had suffered several bad results in recent games, showed their character in the second half. In the 45th minute, Abqar took advantage of a bad clearance by Dianez and a volley shot to score the first goal of the comeback. Just two minutes later, Borja Mayoral equalized the score with a shot into an empty goal, leaving the match at 2‑2. The Madrid team's pressure increased and, in the 69th minute, Mangala shot from more than 25 meters to score the decisive goal that sealed the 3-2 victory for Getafe.
Referee Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos maintained control of the match, sanctioning five yellow cards: two to the locals (Walter and Isra) and three to the visitors (Sazonov, Davinchi and Mangala). The game was attended by around 2,800 spectators, and a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the Urda train accident. Despite the defeat, Lebrijana showed a respectful and fighting attitude until the end, although the difference of five categories became evident in the physical performance of the players.
With the victory, Getafe advances to the next phase of the Copa del Rey, while Lebrijana says goodbye to the competition. The next challenge for the Madrid team will be to consolidate its position in the table and prepare for the next round, while Lebrijana will have to reflect on its performance and work next season to compete again in the Copa del Rey.