Williams is the difference at the Coliseum

Chances for Sabin Merino

The Basque 24-year-old was in the starting line-up again and he was outstanding in the opening minutes. First, Vicente Guaita stopped him scoring his third goal of the season with a great save, after the midfielder combined with Aritz Aduriz and Inaki Williams. Shortly afterwards, he received a pass from Williams but was unable to finish off the move.

Williams

The pacy striker is on fire at present. He netted at the Nou Camp in the Copa del Rey during the week and he breached the home defence in the 24th minute, heading home Balenziaga’s cross. His goal, the first with his head, took his tally to seven this season.

Scepovic, close to equalising

The Getafe striker could have turned the tables at the start of the second half, in a one-on-one with Gorka Iraizoz, but the Serbian didn't strike the ball well and it hit the keeper’s legs.

Escriba takes a risk

The home manager rang the changes with attacking players Yoda, Wanderson and Alvaro Vazquez all taking to the pitch in place of Roberto Lago, Juan Rodriguez and Moi Gomez.

Exciting ending

Anything could have happened in the final minutes of the match, with Athletic looking to seal the win and Getafe throwing caution to the wind. The Azulones were reduced to 10 men during stoppage time when Cala was sent off and they slipped to a first home defeat in seven outings at the Coliseum.