Gudelj dedicates Getafe win to suspended Almeyda as Sevilla grind out first away victory of 2026
Nemanja Gudelj led Sevilla's tribute to absent boss Almeyda after Djibril Sow's lone goal sealed a hard-fought 0-1 win at Getafe in La Liga.
Sevilla finally picked up their first away three points of 2026, nicking a scrappy 0-1 win at Getafe thanks to a Djibril Sow goal — and doing it without their manager in the dugout.
The result, in brief
It wasn’t pretty, but then nothing about a trip to Getafe ever is. Sow’s solitary effort was enough to separate the two sides on Matchday 25 of La Liga, giving Sevilla a result that felt bigger than just three points given everything going on around the club right now.
The Almeyda situation
Mauro Almeyda was absent from the touchline — serving a suspension — and that gave the whole occasion a slightly different edge. Sevilla’s players clearly felt it too. Captain Nemanja Gudelj was the one doing the talking afterwards, and he didn’t hold back on the emotional side of things.
- Gudelj made clear the dressing room is in a strong place mentally despite the manager’s absence
- He described the squad as “very united” and insisted Almeyda’s influence is felt even when he’s not physically there
- The Serbian skipper was keen to stress this was a collective effort dedicated to the gaffer
Gudelj’s message
Gudelj summed it up neatly when he said: “Dedicamos esta victoria al míster” — they dedicated the win to the manager. Simple as that. It’s the sort of thing that can sound like a cliché, but given the circumstances, it landed with a bit more weight.
He also touched on the broader picture in La Liga — pointing out how tight the table is and how every single point matters. Nothing’s being taken for granted at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán right now.
Family first
Perhaps the most interesting bit from Gudelj was his framing of the whole situation around Almeyda:
- He compared the squad’s bond to a family, saying the tough moments are where you find out who really has your back
- He was adamant the fans are also part of that support network for the manager
- There was a real sense of togetherness in his words — not the usual post-match PR fluff
What it means
For Sevilla, this is exactly the kind of win that can shift momentum. First away victory of the year, done without the boss on the bench, against a Getafe side that never makes life easy for anyone. If the dressing room really is as tight as Gudelj is making out, they might just be alright.
Three points. Dedicated to the gaffer. Job done.