Brighton player ratings vs Getafe: Malick Yalcouye’s winner seals hard-fought European victory after difficult night in Madrid

The Seagulls were far from at their best in Madrid, with the hosts dominating the opening 30 minutes and forcing plenty of mistakes with their high, aggressive press.

However, a chance against the run of play appeared to turn the tide. Jaouen Hadjam latched on to a threaded pass from Georginio Rutter and struck the post, seemingly sparking the Albion into life ahead of a much-improved second half.

Hadjam then grazed the crossbar before Georginio Rutter came close to working an opening for himself inside the Getafe penalty area, but it was Malick Yalcouye who popped up with the all-important goal for Brighton.