Michel scored the only goal of the match as Getafe beat Málaga 1-0 on Sunday. The Blue and Whites captain, Weligton, received his marching orders in time added on after being booked for a second time.
Valencia are back up to second in La Liga after a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad. Carles Gil gave the visitors an early lead but this was cancelled out by a strike from Canales later in the first half.