Real Madrid edged past local rivals Getafe in a 6-goal thriller. Los Blancos triumphed 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.
Karim Benzema put Real Madrid into the lead after 14 minutes. Cristiano Ronaldo doubled it on the hour mark through the penalty spot. In fact, it was a controversial decision from the referee to award the hosts with a spot kick. Camera replays proved that the foul on Ronaldo was committed outside the box.
In between these 2 goals, Getafe’s Miku had pulled one back. He completed his brace in the second period as the visitors looked set to upset Madrid. At that point, Getafe were losing, but only 3-2.
In post, goalkeeper Moya produced terrific saves for Getafe. However, his heroics weren’t enough for his side to emulate the achievement of Real Sociedad who had held Barcelona to a 2-2 draw earlier in the day.
Real Madrid needed Gonzalo Higuain’s 88th minute strike to kill off the contest for Getafe. The Argentine striker made an impact a minute after coming off the bench. Midfielder Kaka, who was at the centre of transfer rumors throughout the summer, provided the assist.
With this win, Los Blancos top La Liga standings with 6 points and a (+8) goal difference. Next weekend, Real Madrid will be away to Levante in La Liga.
In between these 2 goals, Getafe’s Miku had pulled one back. He completed his brace in the second period as the visitors looked set to upset Madrid. At that point, Getafe were losing, but only 3-2.
In post, goalkeeper Moya produced terrific saves for Getafe. However, his heroics weren’t enough for his side to emulate the achievement of Real Sociedad who had held Barcelona to a 2-2 draw earlier in the day.
Real Madrid needed Gonzalo Higuain’s 88th minute strike to kill off the contest for Getafe. The Argentine striker made an impact a minute after coming off the bench. Midfielder Kaka, who was at the centre of transfer rumors throughout the summer, provided the assist.
With this win, Los Blancos top La Liga standings with 6 points and a (+8) goal difference. Next weekend, Real Madrid will be away to Levante in La Liga.
