 He was also part of the team's quarter-final run in the UEFA Cup, playing in three matches, all as a starter.On 15 July 2008, Gavilán signed a four-year deal with Getafe, thus losing all ties to Valencia.During his first full season he was an everpresent midfield fixture and, on 12 April 2009, he scored the game's only goal in an important win at Sevilla FC.