Getafe CF Breaks the Curse: A Victory 13 Years in the Making!

Getafe CF finally broke free from their nearly 13-year-long shackles of defeat against Atlético Madrid in a manner that would make any underdog story aficionado proud. On March 9, 2025, at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe CF fans witnessed a spectacle that was akin to watching Harry Potter finally defeating Voldemort after years of struggle and near misses.

The match, which was tighter than a pair of jeans after Thanksgiving dinner, seemed destined to end in yet another unsatisfying stalemate until fate decided to intervene. Atlético's Ángel Correa received a red card in the 88th minute—an expulsion that was as shocking as Ross saying the wrong name at the altar in Friends. This left Atlético down a man, and Getafe, sensing opportunity, pounced like a cat eyeing an unattended bowl of tuna.

Enter Mauro Arambarri, the hero of the hour, who had been quietly biding his time like a character in a Tarantino film waiting for his moment to strike. And strike he did, not once but twice, with goals in the 88th and 92nd minutes. His performance was as thrilling and unexpected as the final season twist in a binge-worthy Netflix series.

This victory was not just another notch in Getafe’s belt; it was a lifeline thrown to them in the turbulent seas of the La Liga standings. With this win, Getafe paddled further away from the relegation whirlpool and closer to the sunny shores of European qualification. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid, who had been comfortably cruising in second place, found themselves bumped down to third, as if they’d been thrown out of the VIP section at an exclusive club.

For Getafe fans, this win was nothing short of legendary, a moment etched in the annals of their rivalry with Atlético. It was a reminder that sometimes, the underdog isn’t just the team with less money or fewer stars; sometimes, it’s the one with the most heart.