Real Madrid strengthened its lead in the Spanish La Liga standings after defeating their visitors Getafe 2-0 on Saturday in the 31st round of the competition. Real Madrid's points total rose to 72, 12 points ahead of its closest competitor, Sevilla, in second place, and 15 points ahead of its traditional rival Barcelona, which has played two fewer matches. Meanwhile, Getafe remains at 32 points in 14th place.
Real Madrid took the lead in the 38th minute through Brazilian player Casemiro, before Lucas Vazquez added the second goal in the 68th minute. The match began with Real Madrid applying immediate pressure on their opponent, scoring a goal in the fourth minute, but the referee disallowed it for offside against French striker Karim Benzema, who has been in fine form recently.
The disallowed goal did not affect Real Madrid's performance, and the team continued to dominate the match, while Getafe retreated into their penalty area in an attempt to stop the dangerous attacks led by the trio of Vinícius Junior, Rodrygo, and Benzema, with goalkeeper David Solaís saving several threatening opportunities.
Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid took a powerful shot from outside the penalty area in the 15th minute, but it went past the left post. Soria saved a dangerous shot from Vinícius in the 20th minute, thereby preventing a significant attempt from Real Madrid's attack.
Real Madrid's constant pressure resulted in the opening goal by Brazilian Casemiro in the 38th minute, as he capitalized on a cross from his teammate Vinícius Junior to head the ball into the net. The remaining minutes of the first half saw no further developments, with the referee signaling the end with Real Madrid leading 1-0.
The first quarter of the second half was quiet, with few chances from either team. In the 65th minute, Federico Valverde of Real Madrid delivered a strong shot from a direct free kick, but it went past the left post.
Real Madrid succeeded in adding a second goal through Lucas Vazquez in the 68th minute, after receiving a pass from Rodrygo. He entered the penalty area and struck a powerful shot that found the back of the net. Following the goal, Getafe pressed forward in an attempt to salvage the situation and score at least one goal, but this left gaps in their defense that Real Madrid exploited. Defender Militao nearly scored in the 73rd minute with a powerful shot that went past the right post.
The rest of the second half saw no further changes, and the referee blew the final whistle, ending the match with a 2-0 victory for Real Madrid.
