Enes Ünal Scores as Getafe Secures Conference League Spot
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At a glance
- Getafe secured a spot in the UEFA Conference League after defeating Partizan 4-3 on aggregate in their playoff tie.
- Despite losing the second leg 2-1 away in Serbia, Getafe's first-leg advantage proved decisive.
- Turkish forward Enes Ünal scored Getafe's only goal in the second leg, continuing his strong scoring form for the Spanish club.
Turkish international Enes Ünal played a pivotal role as Getafe clinched their place in the UEFA Conference League. The Spanish club overcame Serbian side Partizan in a tense playoff tie, ultimately advancing 4-3 on aggregate despite a second-leg defeat.
In the return fixture played in Serbia, Partizan managed a 2-1 victory. Jefferson opened the scoring for the home side in the 53rd minute, and Kojzek added a second in the 76th. However, Getafe's advantage from the first leg, where they secured a 3-1 win, was enough to see them through.
Ünal scored Getafe's crucial away goal in the 69th minute, marking his third goal in as many appearances for the club since joining. He was later substituted in the 82nd minute, making way for Mayoral.
This qualification marks a significant achievement for Getafe, with Ünal's consistent goal-scoring being a key factor in their European campaign. His performance underscores his importance to the team's attacking efforts.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.