Córdoba Double Stuns Getafe in Copa del Rey Upset
Key Takeaways
- Burgos secured a stunning 3-1 Copa del Rey victory over Getafe at El Plantío
- Iñigo Córdoba's second-half brace turned the tide after David González's first-half penalty
- Getafe dominated possession with 59.6% but lacked clinical finishing in the final third
- Six yellow cards highlighted a fiery encounter as frustrations boiled over throughout
BURGOS, SPAIN — The floodlights illuminated Estadio Municipal de El Plantío as Segunda División side Burgos produced a tactical masterclass to secure a memorable 3-1 Copa del Rey victory over top-flight Getafe, defying the statistics that suggested their opponents controlled proceedings for long stretches.
David González opened the scoring from the penalty spot deep into first-half stoppage time, converting with a composed left-footed finish to the bottom left corner in the 45th minute plus four. The spot-kick gave Burgos a slender advantage heading into the interval, though Getafe had enjoyed the better of the territorial battle. The visitors' response came in the 32nd minute when Alex Sancris unleashed a spectacular right-footed strike from outside the box that arrowed into the top right corner, assisted by Juanmi following a corner routine that caught the home defence napping.
The match truly swung in Burgos's favour during a devastating 16-minute spell in the second half. Iñigo Córdoba emerged as the hero, first striking in the 57th minute with a sublime left-footed finish to the top left corner. Víctor Mollejo's vision on the counter-attack proved crucial, threading the assist that unlocked Getafe's backline. Córdoba wasn't finished, adding his second in the 73rd minute with a clinical right-footed effort from the centre of the box that nestled into the bottom left corner, effectively ending the contest.
Getafe dominated the ball with 59.6% possession, pinning Burgos back for long stretches, yet struggled to convert territorial superiority into clear-cut chances. Goalkeeper Jesús Ruiz proved instrumental for the hosts, making three crucial saves including a point-blank stop from Borja Mayoral's effort in the 90th minute. The referee was busy, brandishing six cards in a feisty affair that saw Miguel Atienza, Mario Cantero, Iñigo Córdoba, and Brais Martínez all cautioned for Burgos, while Adrián Liso picked up a yellow for Getafe. Both sides registered four shots on target from their combined 18 attempts, but Burgos's ruthless efficiency in front of goal made the difference.
The turning point arrived when Getafe squandered a golden opportunity to level at 3-2, with Borja Mayoral blazing a 75th-minute penalty over the crossbar after Saúl del Cerro fouled Adrián Liso in the area. That miss deflated the visitors, who had thrown everything forward in search of a comeback. Luis Milla and Diego Rico worked tirelessly in midfield for Getafe, but Burgos's compact defensive shape, marshalled by Aitor Buñuel and Brais Martínez, absorbed the pressure expertly. The statistics told a different story, with Getafe dominating possession and chances but Burgos taking all three points through clinical finishing and resolute defending.
Looking ahead, Burgos will host Real Zaragoza on December 21 as they continue their domestic campaign.