Real Madrid Break Getafe's Home Unbeaten Run
Joselu Powers Getafe to Vital Victory
LaLiga Matchday 21: Getafe CF 3-2 Real Madrid
January 31, 2024 - Getafe, Spain - Despite missing key players to injuries, Getafe CF pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over Real Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Tuesday night
Joselu scored twice for Getafe, taking his season tally to seven goals. Borja Mayoral also netted a crucial goal for the hosts.
Real Madrid, who were without the suspended Nacho Fernandez and injured Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, found themselves behind early on. Joselu put Getafe ahead in the 17th minute with a well-placed header.
Borja Mayoral doubled Getafe's lead in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Karim Benzema pulled one back for Real Madrid before the break, but Joselu restored Getafe's two-goal advantage in the 54th minute.
Luka Modric's 83rd-minute goal set up a tense finish, but Getafe held on for a famous victory that lifts them three points clear of the relegation zone.
That's it from us as Real Madrid inflict just a second home defeat of the season on Barcelona. The win moves Getafe three points clear of the relegation zone in 15th place.
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