Getafe managed to secure a point in their UEFA Conference League debut after drawing 1-1 with Universitatea Craiova in Romania. The goal that sealed the tie came in the 80th minute, when Serbian striker Aleksandar Gudelj scored a powerful shot from outside the area, leaving the home goalkeeper with no options. With the tie, the Spanish team remains in the group stage classification table, although the result does not reflect the superiority that Getafe showed at various times in the match.
The match began with Universitatea Craiova taking the lead. In the 59th minute, local striker Al Hamlawi scored with a long-range shot, taking advantage of a mistake by the Getafe goalkeeper and leaving the Spanish team in trouble. Although Getafe had several clear opportunities, including shots from Mayoral and Satriano, they failed to convert any of them. Al Hamlawi's goal was the only one that put the Romanian team ahead and forced Getafe to look for a response.
In the second half, Getafe changed their approach and began to press more. Coach Bordalás introduced experienced players, such as Mojica and Kiko Femenía, to reinforce the attack. Despite their attempts, the Spanish team did not manage to score until the 80th minute, when Gudelj launched himself from outside the area and achieved a sharp and precise shot that left the home goalkeeper with no options. Gudelj's goal equalized the score and put the match on a balance point.
The final result of 1‑1 left Getafe with a point in their first Conference League match after six years of absence from European competitions. The Spanish team showed a good defensive performance, although they suffered some errors that cost them the opening goal. Universitatea Craiova, for its part, managed to maintain the lead for most of the match, but was unable to capitalize on it in the second half.
Getafe now prepares for its next match in the group stage, where it will have to take advantage of the experience and the lesson learned in this match. The Spanish team seeks to consolidate its position in the table and advance to the next phase of the competition. With the tie, Getafe maintains the hope of continuing to compete in the Conference League and demonstrate its ability on the European stage.