José Bordalás and Getafe's Art of "Haramball": The Road to Europe With 32 Goals
Modern football is often marketed with a narrative built on goals, passing accuracy, possession percentages, and aesthetics. Yet the 2025/26 La Liga season was the scene of the return to European competition of a team that represents the exact opposite of that narrative: Getafe. Despite closing the season with only 32 goals — as one of the league's lowest-scoring teams — the Blue-and-Whites, under José Bordalás, finished the league in 7th place and grabbed a UEFA Conference League ticket. This is a success story that challenges football's "beautiful game" cliché; one fans either love or hate, but no one can ignore.