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Getafe draws goalless against Valladolid in pre-season

Getafe draws goalless against Valladolid in a pre-season friendly. Bordalás aims to improve the attack ahead of the Conference League.

Nahuel OrtegaNahuel Ortega· · 3 min read

Getafe CF drew nil-nil against Real Valladolid in a pre-season friendly played this Saturday. The blue team, which will compete in the Conference League, raised doubts in attack.

Getafe CF failed to go beyond a goalless draw against Real Valladolid in the pre-season friendly held this Saturday, July 25. The team managed by José Bordalás, who will compete in the Conference League next season, could not find the path to goal and left bittersweet feelings ahead of the start of the competition.

The match, held at a venue yet to be confirmed, saw a Getafe side that had previously secured two narrow victories in their earlier friendlies. However, against a Segunda División Valladolid, the blue team was unable to create clear goal-scoring opportunities. The standout player was Chrisantus Uche, who led the attacks but could not beat the opposing goalkeeper.

Meanwhile, Valladolid dominated the game in several phases, threatening the goal defended by Getafe. Nevertheless, Bordalás' defence managed to keep the score at nil, avoiding any major scares.

Getafe faces an exciting season after qualifying for the Conference League, a milestone that presents an added challenge for the team from southern Madrid. The squad is still in the process of adapting, with several signings needing to fit into Bordalás' system. The Alicante-born coach will seek to improve their finishing ahead of upcoming commitments.

The next friendly for Getafe is scheduled for the coming days, where Bordalás hopes to see an evolution in their offensive play. The blue fans trust that the team will be in top condition for the start of LaLiga EA Sports, where the goal will be to maintain their status and perform well in Europe.

The match against Valladolid served for Bordalás to test different formations and give minutes to less regular players. The coach highlighted in the press conference the need to continue working to correct the mistakes made. "We had chances, but we lack precision. It's a matter of continuing to insist," the coach stated.

Getafe is also active in the transfer market, looking to strengthen the squad to face the dual competition. The management is working on several signings that can bring goals and experience to the team. Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting the league kickoff.

The goalless draw leaves Getafe with a mix of feelings. On one hand, defensive solidity remains a pillar; on the other, the lack of goals is concerning ahead of a demanding season. Bordalás is confident that the new signings and the team's evolution will improve their offensive numbers.

The match against Valladolid also showcased the debut of some young academy players, who had minutes and demonstrated their quality. Getafe's youth academy continues to be a source of talent for the first team, and Bordalás does not hesitate to give opportunities to homegrown players.

Pre-season continues for Getafe, who will play several more friendlies before the official competition begins. The goal is to arrive at the first league match with the team well-prepared and ready to compete at the highest level. Meanwhile, fans dream of a historic season in the Conference League.

Nahuel Ortega

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Nahuel Ortega

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