Carvajal debuts for Getafe in 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano after 5-month absence

Carvajal's return to competitive football after a five-month absence signals Getafe's defensive reinforcement mid-season; his debut performance—marked by a defensive lapse in the opening minutes and subsequent substitution—will inform assessments of his fitness and integration into the team's defensive structure. Getafe's attacking struggles (4 goals in 9 rounds, tied for fewest in La Liga) combined with the draw leaves both teams mid-table on 8 points each, maintaining pressure on both squads in the competitive middle tier of the standings.