Real Madrid has defeated Getafe 0-1 thanks to an early goal by Arda Güler. The white team keeps a 4-point lead over Barcelona. Only 5 matches (15 points) remain to finish the championship.
Ancelotti, like Hansi Flick did yesterday, has taken the opportunity to rotate and play footballers who usually don't play. This is the case of Endrick or Arda Güler, who started in the line-up.
Güler Dedicated His Goal to Ancelotti
It was about winning. That's what Real Madrid did, keeping the four-point difference intact and warning Barça for the Copa final. Also for the pending clásico at Montjuïc, which could leave LaLiga's swords high.
Precisely the Turk was the author of Real Madrid's goal, showing his class, in the 21st minute. It was the moment to prove himself, but also to thank. The Turkish star ran toward Ancelotti to hug him and say "this is for you".
The match was rough and tough. Real Madrid players, without Mbappé, without Bellingham, without Rodrygo, without Rüdiger... They rolled up their sleeves and faced Getafe physically and imposed the superiority of their technical quality.
There were many rough plays, but the game was not very flashy. Courtois saved the team at the end by solving two clear local chances. But the truth is that Real Madrid suffered very little in their defense against local attacks.
The team led by Carlo Ancelotti dominated ball possession with 67% and created more goal opportunities than their rival. Despite this, Getafe showed a solid defense and had opportunities to equalize the score. A highlight was an intervention by Djené, who prevented a goal from Endrick by clearing the ball on the goal line.
Real Madrid Always Had Control of the Match
Real Madrid's next commitment will be against Sevilla, while Getafe will face Real Betis in the next matchday.
In a match marked by intensity and battle in the midfield, Real Madrid dominated possession with 70%. Although it was difficult to create clear chances against a well-organized Getafe defensively.
Getafe tried to react in the second half, but encountered a solid Thibaut Courtois, who stopped everything that came his way at the end. José Bordalás's team couldn't break the Madrid defense, which remained firm throughout the match.
With this victory, Real Madrid adds three vital points in their fight for the title, staying at the top of the standings. The outstanding performance of Güler and the team's defensive solidity reinforce the whites' confidence heading into the final matches of the championship.