Borja Mayoral is back

Borja Mayoral scored his first goal since October 2024, completing 90 minutes in Getafe's Conference League defeat to Lugano.

Getafe suffered a heavy defeat to Lugano in the Conference League on Thursday, but Borja Mayoral provided a bright spot with an encouraging performance and his first goal of the season. The striker, who had not scored since 31 October 2024—nearly a year earlier—showed renewed energy and commitment throughout the match, pressing the opposition defence and fighting for every ball. His goal broke a significant psychological barrier after a difficult period marked by injuries that derailed his career trajectory.

Mayoral's resurgence comes after a dramatic fall from grace. In March 2024, he was the standout striker in La Liga, winning the Pichichi Trophy as the league's top Spanish scorer and was a strong candidate for Spain's Euro 2024 squad. A serious injury that month cost him his place at the tournament and triggered a prolonged struggle to regain form. Though he showed glimpses of recovery at various points, further injuries and inconsistency kept him from rediscovering his best level. Thursday's display, in which he completed the full 90 minutes with visible hunger and determination, suggests the hard work he has put in during his rehabilitation may finally be bearing fruit.