La Liga: Real Madrid edge past Getafe and stay close behind Barça
With a goal from Arda Guler before the half-hour mark, Real Madrid defeated Getafe 1–0 on Wednesday night in La Liga. A crucial win that keeps Los Blancos within four points of league leaders Barcelona.
Arda Guler sous le maillot du Real Madrid @AFP
Wednesday saw the 33rd round of La Liga action. Sitting second in the table, Real Madrid traveled to face Getafe in a must-win match to narrow the gap with Barça.
Without Kylian Mbappé, sidelined due to injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti fielded a youthful lineup featuring Arda Guler and Endrick. The gamble paid off, as the Turkish international opened the scoring in the 21st minute. Dominating throughout, Real Madrid had chances to extend the lead, but Endrick missed two clear opportunities. Final score: 1–0.
With this victory, Real Madrid maintain their second-place position, now four points behind Barcelona, who lead with 76 points. The two giants will clash again this Saturday in the Copa del Rey final—a Clásico already shaping up to be explosive.