Nigerian midfielder, Christantus Uche delivered a season defining performance for Getafe, scoring the match winning goal in their dramatic 2 1 victory over Mallorca to secure the club’s survival in La Liga.
Getafe entered the contest knowing that anything less than a win could see them drop into the relegation zone.
After Mauro Arambarri gave them a 1 0 lead in the 56th minute, Uche stepped up just nine minutes later, lashing a powerful shot into the top left corner after a clever assist from Allan Nyom.
The goal, marking his fourth of the season, proved decisive as Mallorca intensified their efforts late in the game, eventually narrowing the deficit with a stoppage time goal from Cyle Larin.
Despite the pressure, Getafe maintained their lead, concluding the match with 42 points and securing their La Liga status ahead of the final game of the season.
Uche’s efforts earned him a spot in WhoScored.com’s La Liga Team of the Week for Matchday 37, with a rating of 8.15.
Only Julian Alvarez, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé posted higher ratings than the Nigerian.
