Real Madrid dominates Getafe with a 2-0 victory at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the Spanish capital, closing the gap on current league leaders Barcelona to just one point. Getafe, in desperate need of points, were no match for Carlo Ancelotti's side as they continue to struggle in the league. Despite missing key players such as Vinicius and David Alaba due to injury, Real Madrid secured the win with goals from Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé.
Real Madrid Defeats Getafe 2-0, Closing the Gap on Barcelona
In a dominant performance at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the Spanish capital, Real Madrid defeated Getafe 2-0 on Thursday night. The victory closes the gap on current league leaders Barcelona to just one point.
Getafe, in desperate need of points to avoid relegation, were no match for Carlo Ancelotti's side. Real Madrid controlled possession and created numerous chances throughout the match, while Getafe struggled to keep up.
Despite missing key players such as Vinicius and David Alaba due to injury, Real Madrid secured the win with goals from Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé. Güler opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a stunning free-kick, while Mbappé doubled the lead in the 82nd minute with a clinical finish.
The victory extends Real Madrid's unbeaten run in all competitions to 11 matches and keeps them in the hunt for the La Liga title. Getafe, meanwhile, remains in the relegation zone and face a difficult task to avoid the drop.
Background
Real Madrid and Getafe have a long-standing rivalry, with the two sides having met 32 times in La Liga. Real Madrid has the upper hand in the head-to-head record, winning 20 matches compared to Getafe's six.
The two teams last met in the Copa del Rey in January 2023, with Real Madrid winning 3-1.
Top 5 FAQs
Who scored the goals for Real Madrid? Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé.
Who won the match? Real Madrid.
What is the current league standings? Barcelona (53 points), Real Madrid (52 points), Real Sociedad (44 points).
Is Vinicius injured? Yes, Vinicius missed the match due to an injury.
Who is the manager of Getafe? Quique Sánchez Flores.
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