The title race in La Liga is heating up. Just like Barcelona edged past Mallorca 1-0, Real Madrid mirrored the result with a narrow 1-0 win over Getafe, thanks to a crucial goal from Turkish midfielder Arda Güler. With this win, Real stay just four points behind Barcelona after 33 matches. All eyes are now on the decisive El Clasico on May 11.
With the Copa del Rey final looming and the La Liga title race nearing its climax, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti opted to rest key players against Getafe. Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo were absent from the starting XI, while veterans like Modric and Rudiger sat on the bench. Instead, Enrique, Arda Güler, and Brahim Díaz led the charge.
Real Madrid Goal 21′ Arda Güler
Real Madrid dominated early on, though their finishing lacked precision. That changed when Güler fired a stunning long-range strike to open the scoring. The lead could’ve doubled in the 32nd minute, but a goal-line clearance denied Endrick.
Getafe nearly equalized after the break, but Álvaro Rodríguez’s header flew over. Despite further chances, Real couldn’t add to their tally, held off by Getafe’s resilient defense and keeper.
However, the true hero for Real Madrid in this match was goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. With a series of crucial saves late in the game, he denied Getafe a certain equalizer and ensured Los Blancos held onto their lead. Thanks to his brilliance between the posts, Real secured the win—and Courtois deservedly earned the Man of the Match award.
Also Read: Delhi defeated Lucknow by 8 wickets on their home ground