Almería has occasionally found success, notably a 1-0 victory in November 2022 where Leo Baptistão scored the lone goal to briefly boost their survival hopes. Looking Forward
Beyond league play, the two sides have a history in the . In early 2015, they faced off in the last-16, where a 1-1 draw in the first leg saw Almería's Verza score both an own goal and a redeeming penalty. Getafe ultimately progressed in that tie with a 1-0 win in the return leg.
Following their relegation in 2024, Almería issued a public apology to fans, vowing to start a new project to recover their place in the elite. For Getafe, these matches have often provided the "spark" needed to maintain mid-table stability or avoid the drop themselves.
The most significant recent meeting occurred on , at the Power Horse Stadium. This fixture ended in a 3-1 victory for Getafe , a result that mathematically confirmed Almería’s relegation to the Segunda División.
Almería vs. Getafe: A Clash Defined by Survival and Setbacks
