On 1 February, one of the matches of the 20th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Met Hetafe (Spain) and Real (Madrid).
Spanish Championship, 20th round
Getafe (Spain) - Real (Madrid ) - 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Joselu (14), Joselu (56)
Warnings: Genet (26), Ferland Mendy (30)
In the long-awaited match between Getafe and Real Madrid in La Liga, fans were treated to a tense battle at the Estadio Coliseum. At half-time the score was 0-1 in Real Madrid's favour, and by the final whistle Real Madrid were 0-2 victorious. The game started with fierce determination from both sides, but it was Real Madrid who struck first. As early as the 14th minute, Joselu struck, infuriating the visiting fans. Getafe were determined to equalise, but their efforts were met by a solid Real Madrid defence. The match was not without yellow cards: in the 26th minute, Getafe's Genet was cautioned, and in the 30th minute, Real Madrid's F. Mendy was cautioned. The physicality of the game intensified and both teams began to put their best foot forward, trying to take control of the game. At the start of the second half, the managers made strategic substitutions to bring fresh energy into the game. Real Madrid were the first to make a move, replacing A. Rüdiger with E. Kamawinga in the 46th minute. Getafe quickly followed suit, replacing D. Duarte with J. Latas in the 47th minute. In addition, Jinet was replaced by D. Rico in the same minute.
"Getafe continued to fight for an equaliser, but their hopes were dashed when Real Madrid's Joselu scored his second goal of the match in the 56th minute. The home side's defence struggled to contain Real Madrid's attacking options and their efforts were consistently met with resistance. Towards the end of the match, both teams made substitutions to bring the match to a close. In the 76th minute, Real Madrid brought on Vinicius Júnior instead of Rodrigo to consolidate their lead. Getafe also made changes, with B. Majoral replacing J. Mata in the 88th minute and N. Maksimovic coming on in place of J. Santiago. In a late series of substitutions, Real Madrid replaced Joselu with B. Diaz in the 88th minute, and H. Bellingham replaced D. Carvajal. These substitutions were aimed at keeping control of the game and securing the win. In the final minutes of the match both teams fought hard, but Real Madrid's solid defence prevented Getafe from scoring. Overall the match showed the talent and determination of both Getafe and Real Madrid. Real Madrid's clinical play and solid defence was the deciding factor in the 0-2 victory. With this victory, Real Madrid continue to prove their superiority in La Liga, while Getafe try to regroup and get back on track in the next match.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Betis - Getafe, Real - Atletico.
Getafe | Real | |
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2 | Kicks to the goal | 9 |
10 | Kicks | 16 |
1 | Blocked shots | 2 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
16 | Offences | 5 |
2 | Corner | 6 |
0 | Offsides | 4 |
42% | Ball possession | 58% |
1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
7 | Keeper saves | 2 |
418 | Total assists | 595 |
341 | Accurate assists | 527 |
82% | Accuracy of passes | 89% |