Real defeats Getafe, takes second place

Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to take second place in La Liga and reduce the lead to 5 points with Atletico Madrid being in first place. Benzema and Mendy were the goal scorers in this match

Real Madrid did not fail tonight in Alfredo di Stefano by defeating Getafe and continued with the victory in La Liga.

From the beginning of the first half, Real Madrid proved to be dangerous, endangering Getafe’s gate in the 5th minute through Casemiro, who did not use a ball returned by the goalkeeper and his shot ended up on the vertical bar.

Karim Benzema would hit the post in the 14th minute of the match, where he hit the ball with his head after being thrown back from the corner of Asensio.

In the first half Real Madrid risked once again in the 37th minute where Modric made a powerful shot which was received by Soria.

The first half ended with a score of 0-0.

Benzema would endanger Soria again with the start of the second half but the Getafe goalkeeper would stop his shot.

The goal for Real Madrid came in the 60th minute. Vinicious Junior made a perfect pass for Karim Benzema where the latter unhindered scores a beautiful goal with his head.

After seven minutes, Real Madrid would score again.

The second goal was scored by Mendy in the 67th minute.

After the second goal, Real Madrid controlled the match and Getafe had no chance to score to at least open this match.

This victory raises to 46 points and in second place Real Madrid, five less than the leader Atletico Madrid.

Recall that Atletico has two less developed matches.