Real Madrid's Narrow Victory Over Getafe Fueled by Arda Güler's Goal and Courtois' Heroics

Real Madrid stays in the hunt for the LaLiga title thanks to Arda Güler’s decisive goal and Thibaut Courtois’ crucial saves, overshadowed by Camavinga’s unfortunate injury. Meanwhile, Getafe continues their quest to secure their place in the top division.

Arda Güler scored the lone goal in the 21st minute with a shot from the edge of the area, securing a win for Real Madrid in their match against Getafe (0-1). This victory keeps them four points behind the league leaders, Barcelona.

During the second half, Real Madrid lost their grip on the match, giving Getafe opportunities to equalize; however, they failed to capitalize. In the 92nd minute, a double chance by Peter Federico and Juanmi was thwarted by Thibaut Courtois, followed by another save in the 96th minute against Álvaro Rodríguez.

A 45-minute masterclass by Güler and two stunning saves from Courtois in injury time were enough for Real Madrid to stay close on Barcelona’s heels, only four points away. Güler’s exceptional first-half performance was crucial in keeping Real Madrid in the title race.

Güler seized the chance given by Carlo Ancelotti amidst a massive lineup rotation. Among the new faces at Real Madrid, the Turkish magician delivered an outstanding performance that made a difference.

With the Copa del Rey final looming, Ancelotti took a risk by making six changes, resting key players like Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo. Balancing between potential success and failure, the season hung in the balance over the next 180 minutes.

Getafe had previously leveled 0-1 scorelines against Barcelona and Atlético, showing resilience with a need to secure three points for survival. Bordalás revisited a 4-4-2 formation, leveraging the speed of Coba and the strength of Uruguayan Álvaro Rodríguez.

Ancelotti’s decision to field Camavinga, move Tchouaméni back, and push Güler forward introduced instability. Endrick had a chance to seal the game with a one-on-one against Soria but chose to attempt a chip shot instead of passing to Güler, which Soria easily anticipated.

Despite Real Madrid’s tricky start, Güler commanded the field, steering the game entirely in his favor by the end of the first half, overshadowing Getafe’s efforts.