Joselu's brace earns Real an easy victory over Getafe

Six goals and one assist is Joselu's performance in the last six games against Getafe, and two of those were scored by the experienced striker tonight, which at the same time directed Real's triumph (2:0) in which Madrid maintained its leadership position ahead of games that could represent a turning point of the season. Whether he wears the jersey of Alaves, Espanyol or Real, Joselu has been enjoying meetings with the club from the outskirts of Madrid for years. Since December 2021, Getafe was regularly „bombarded“ by Joselu. The exception was a draw (2:2) away from home at the beginning of 2022.

Former Newcastle striker turned into a chronic nightmare for Getafe over time, and he continued the tradition tonight by directing an important victory ahead of two extremely important games: against Atletico Madrid and Girona. However, the satisfaction due to the new three points was significantly spoiled by the bad luck experienced by Antonio Rudiger, after which Carlo Ancelotti was left with only one stopper in the rotation. Before the German, Militao and Alaba suffered injuries, so Real will face the city derby against Atlético with only one central defender - Nacho Fernandez.

They will worry in the Royal Club in the coming days about alternative solutions at the position of stopper. The headaches are coming right before the duels that could represent a turning point in the champions race, considering that in just one week, the third-placed and second-placed Primera team will arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, tonight's victory under the direction of Joselu will soften the difficult topics at least a little. The Real striker managed to „open“ the rival in the 14th minute and thus improve the impression after the crossbar that he hit a little earlier. Real's leading goal was preceded by as many as 22 passes, and the goal, assisted by Lukas, was achieved after the longest action of the Royal Club this season. The minimal advantage of the guests remained in force until the 56th minute when Vinicius Junior played past tonight's hero, whose goal eliminated practically all dilemmas. Vinicius Junior was able to finish the rival on the ropes in two situations, but in both situations he aimed at Sori.

LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 20

Postponed matches

Wednesday

Barcelona - Osasuna 1-0 (0-0)

/Roque 63/

Atl. Madrid - Rayo Vallecano 2-1 (1-1)

/Mandava 35, Depay 90 - Garcia 42/

Thursday

Getafe - Real Madrid 0-2 (0-1)

/Joselu 14, 56/