A 2-0 battle for the top spot was chaotic, with only a two-point gap, and the Real Madrid veteran broke out and scored twice
In the 20th round of La Liga, Real Madrid came to challenge Getafe. Real Madrid's only setback so far this season is the Copa del Rey, which is a pity that they were eliminated by Atletico Madrid. Elsewhere, Real Madrid are going very well. In the Champions League, Real Madrid won all 6 games. In the league, Real Madrid won 17 games, drew 3 and lost 1 in the first 21 league games, and is one of the two favorites. For Real Madrid, the biggest threat this season is the big dark horse Girona, and the two teams of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are no longer too much of a threat. Real Madrid have won their last 5 league games. This time Real Madrid face 10th-ranked Getafe. Real Madrid have won the last 4 meetings between the two sides. This time, it was Real Madrid who won.
Real Madrid lined up 4231 in this game. Vinicius and Joselu are paired up in two strikers. Luka Modric was behind them. Jude Bellingham, Tchouameni and Ernesto Valverde partnered in midfield. Edouard Mendy, Nacho, Rudiger and Vazquez started the game in the back four. Lu Ning served as the starting goalkeeper. Rodrygo, Camavinga, Kroos and Ceballos were all on the bench.
Real Madrid came close to scoring shortly after the game began, when Joselu's shot was denied by the crossbar. However, after that, Real Madrid still scored, it was still Joselu's shot, and this time he scored with a header. Getafe defended aggressively but did nothing in attack to cause too much trouble for Real Madrid. At half-time, Real Madrid led by one goal. Real Madrid had 60% possession in the first half, 5 shots on goal with 3 on target and 1 goal. Getafe, on the other hand, didn't even have a single shot on goal in the first half.
Getafe improved in attack and were able to threaten in the second half, with Mason Greenwood almost opening the scoring but only to hit the post. Real Madrid was very efficient, and Joselu once again seized the opportunity to complete the goal and help Real Madrid extend the score. Joselu then had a chance to wear a hat, but he gave it to Vinicius, and Vinicius wasted it. Getafe was out of luck, and then Mayoral's shot was denied by the post, which was too frustrating. In the end, Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0.
The battle for the top spot is chaotic, with Real Madrid once again overtaking Girona to the top of the table. Real Madrid 57 points and Girona 55 points, the difference is only 2 points. The best performance of the game was 33-year-old veteran Joselu, who scored two goals and was the biggest contributor to Real Madrid's victory. Vinicius Jr. was average, providing one assist, but he missed three great chances, including a very good one-on-one chance.