Real Madrid again in entrance of Girona in Spanish league after 2-0 win at Getafe

Real Madrid regained the Spanish league lead with a snug 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday in a match rescheduled due to the Spanish Super Cup.

Joselu Mato scored a aim in every half to maneuver Madrid two factors away from Girona on the prime of the standings.

It was the sixth straight league victory for Madrid, which is unbeaten in 25 matches in all competitions, since a 3-1 league loss at Atletico Madrid in September.

Madrid is 10 factors forward of each Atletico and defending champion Barcelona. Atletico defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Wednesday, whereas Barcelona defeated Osasuna 1-0. Both matches have been postponed due to the Spanish Super Cup that was gained by Madrid final month in Saudi Arabia.

Madrid beat Atletico within the Super Cup semifinal earlier than defeating Barcelona within the closing. Atletico later eradicated Madrid within the spherical of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Atletico performs Madrid on Sunday on the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Madrid opened the scoring in opposition to Getafe with a header by Joselu within the 14th minute after a well-placed cross by Lucas Vázquez from the precise facet. Joselu doubled the lead with a low shot from inside the realm within the 56th.

Vinícius Júnior missed a few clear probabilities in one-on-one conditions within the second half. Getafe discovered the woodwork as soon as whereas trailing 2-0.

Carlo Ancelotti’s staff has gained 20 video games throughout its 25-match unbeaten streak.

“It was a superb match for us,” stated Ancelotti, who rotated a few of his gamers forward of Sunday’s derby. “We are enjoying a good run and the team is motivated. We played well from start to finish, now we prepare for the derby.”

Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger didn’t return for the second half after sustaining a tough knock to a leg muscle earlier than the break.

Ancelotti had few defensive choices due to accidents and needed to improvise with midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni as a central defender alongside Nacho Fernández.

Ancelotti was proven a yellow card after the ultimate whistle for complaining for a late penalty kick that was not known as.

Getafe was coming off a win at Granada after three straight league matches and not using a win. The membership from southern Madrid stayed in tenth place.