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Real Madrid failed to break down a stubborn Getafe side as Jose Bordalas secured a rare victory at the Bernabeu, tightening the pressure on Madrid’s title ambitions.
The hosts started brightly, with Vinicius Junior denied one-on-one by goalkeeper David Soria after a defensive error.
Arda Guler also tested Soria following a sharp turn on the edge of the area. But beyond those early openings, Madrid struggled to impose themselves.
Getafe execute midfield plan
Getafe gradually grew into the contest through the midfield pairing of Luis Milla and Mauro Arambarri, who disrupted Madrid’s rhythm and launched counter-attacks.
The breakthrough came when Arambarri reacted quickest to a loose clear$ance from Antonio Rudiger, teeing up Martin Satriano to volley into the top corner. It capped a difficult half for Rudiger and exposed Madrid’s lack of control.
Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa responded with changes after the break, introducing Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen and Rodrygo Goes to increase tempo.
Late pressure, no reward
Madrid dominated possession in the second half but created few clear-cut chances. A glancing header from Rudiger and a late effort from Rodrygo were among the limited threats, both handled by Soria.
Frustration boiled over in stoppage time when substitute Franco Mastantuono was sent off for dissent, followed by a dismissal for Getafe’s player Adrian Liso .
The result marks only Getafe’s second win at the Bernabeu and Bordalas’ first against Madrid.