Real Madrid reclaimed their position at the top of LaLiga with a commanding 2-0 victory over local rivals Getafe, thanks to a stellar performance by Spain forward Joselu. The win propelled Madrid two points clear of surprise contenders Girona, securing their lead with a game in hand due to the postponement of their match against Getafe during the Spanish Super Cup.
From the opening whistle, Real Madrid displayed their dominance, and Joselu wasted no time making an impact. In the 14th minute, he rose to the occasion, scoring a towering header from Dani Carvajal’s cross, putting the visitors ahead and setting the tone for the match.
Despite Getafe’s efforts, Joselu had another golden opportunity to extend Madrid’s lead in the 38th minute. However, his shot was expertly saved one-handed by Getafe’s goalkeeper, David Soria. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, already contending with the absence of key players like Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba, and Éder Militão, faced another setback when center back Antonio Rüdiger failed to return after halftime due to a leg injury.
Getafe’s Mason Greenwood nearly leveled the score in the 51st minute with a strike from the edge of the box that hit the post. However, Joselu once again showcased his prowess, extending Madrid’s lead five minutes later by slotting home a low strike assisted by a precise pass from Vinicius Junior.
Despite Joselu’s stellar performance, he missed an opportunity for a hat-trick during a quick counter-attack when he opted to set up Vinicius. The chip, however, was thwarted by Soria from close range. Soria continued to make fine saves from Federico Valverde and Vinicius, while Getafe had a chance to narrow the deficit after Borja Mayoral took advantage of a mistake. Yet, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made a spectacular save, deflecting Mayoral’s point-blank strike onto the post.
With the 2-0 triumph over Getafe, Real Madrid now sits comfortably 10 points ahead of both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in the LaLiga standings. The upcoming fixtures against Atletico on Sunday and Girona six days later are deemed crucial in the LaLiga title race.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed optimism about the upcoming games, emphasizing the potential importance of securing six more points. However, there remains a concern about the availability of Antonio Rüdiger for the derby against Atletico, as Ancelotti hopes for a swift recovery from the defender’s thigh injury.
In summary, Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe reaffirms their LaLiga dominance. Joselu’s impactful performance, coupled with notable saves by the Real Madrid goalkeeper, positions the team favorably as they approach crucial fixtures that could determine their fate in the title race.
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By- Sahiba Suri