MADRID, Jan 12: Young Japan forward Takefusa Kubo made his debut with Getafe and helped his new club come from behind to defeat Elche 3-1 in the Spanish league.
Kubo set up a goal after coming off the bench in his first match since joining Getafe on a loan from Real Madrid. Carles Aleña, on a loan from Barcelona, also debuted for Getafe. Elche played with 10 men after midfielder Iván Marcone was sent off for a foul on Aleñá.
It was only the second win in 12 league matches for Getafe, which moved to 13th place. Elche, winless in 11 league matches, stayed in 18th place, just inside the relegation zone.
Betis moves up
Real Betis defeated last-placed Huesca 2-0 thanks to late goals by Aissa Mandi and Antonio Sanabria, moving to 10th. Huesca is enduring a five-game winless streak in the league. (AP)
