Villarreal kept their La Liga championship hopes burning brightly with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Getafe on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The win at the Estadio de la Ceramica ensures the Yellow Submarine remain hot on the heels of the league's top two clubs.
Buchanan Breakthrough and Milla's Moment of Madness
The match's pivotal moment arrived just before halftime when Canadian midfielder Tajon Buchanan broke the deadlock, sending the home fans into raptures. The game's complexion changed dramatically soon after the restart. Following an angry confrontation with Buchanan, Getafe's Luis Milla received his marching orders. The incident saw Buchanan kick the ball at Milla, with the referee showing the red card for the Getafe player's verbal response.
Mikautadze Seals Vital Three Points
Playing against ten men, Villarreal pressed their advantage. The crucial second goal came in the 64th minute from striker Georges Mikautadze, effectively sealing the three points for Marcelino Garcia Toral's side. This result is a significant boost in their quest for the Spanish crown.
Title Race Implications and Stunning Form
This vital win means Villarreal now sit just two points behind league leaders Barcelona and only one point adrift of second-placed Real Madrid. Barcelona were scheduled to face Real Betis later on Saturday, while Real Madrid, under Xabi Alonso, host Celta Vigo on Sunday. Villarreal's form has been nothing short of spectacular; they have now won six consecutive league matches and are unbeaten in the competition since early October.
Speaking after the match, Villarreal defender Renato Veiga summed up the team's focused mentality to Movistar, calling it "a good win in a tricky game" and emphasizing their approach of taking things "game by game." With the title race heating up, Villarreal's consistency makes them a serious threat to the traditional giants of Spanish football.
