Nahuel Molina (foto: Getty Images)
Nahuel Molina scored a spectacular long-range goal as Atletico Madrid defeated Getafe 1-0, while the derby also produced a bizarre red card after an inappropriate grab.
Atletico Madrid secured a tense 1-0 victory against Getafe in the 28th round of La Liga, thanks to a spectacular strike from Nahuel Molina that could easily become one of the goals of the season.
The decisive moment arrived early in the match. In the 8th minute, the Argentine world champion unleashed a powerful shot from distance that flew past the goalkeeper and into the net.
It was Molina’s first goal of the season, and it proved enough for Diego Simeone’s team to collect all three points in a typically intense Madrid derby.
Matches involving Getafe, coached by José Bordalás, are often described in Spain as extremely physical encounters. The clash at the Metropolitano once again delivered controversy.
The most unusual moment of the game occurred in the 55th minute during a confrontation between Abdel Abqar and Alexander Sørloth.
During the challenge, the Moroccan defender made an inappropriate grab toward the Atletico striker, which immediately provoked a reaction.
Sørloth pushed the defender to the ground in response. The referee initially showed the Norwegian forward a yellow card.
After reviewing the incident with VAR, the official decided to issue a red card to Abqar for his action, leaving Getafe with ten players.
The controversial moment added another dramatic chapter to a derby that already featured Molina's spectacular strike.
Jan Oblak did not appear in Atletico’s squad for the match, which meant Juan Musso started in goal for the home side.
Despite the heated atmosphere and several physical duels, Atletico Madrid managed to protect their advantage and secure a valuable win in the title race.