Real Madrid continue to amble through the latter weeks of the LaLiga season, this time drawing 0-0 with Getafe away from home.
Match Report
Real Madrid are without a win in three LaLiga matches away from home following Thursday's goalless draw with Getafe.
Zinedine Zidane's side offered scant consistent threat at Coliseum Alfonso Perez, as the hosts battled to a point that keeps them in control of their own destiny in the race for the Champions League places.
It could have been even better for Getafe, who have only won one of their past 19 league games against their neighbours, had Keylor Navas not produced an excellent double save in the second half to keep the scores level.
Player Ratings
Match Events
2' MISS! Benzema's shot wide out
Isco releases Benzema through on goal in the right inside channel with an incisive throughball. The Frenchman takes on the strike first time on his right foot, but fires his attempt wide of the post. A huge opportunity spurned by the visitors.
36' CHANCE! Casemiro steers an effort but blocked
From the resulting corner Casemiro steers an effort towards goal from Isco's delivery, but Olivera is there on the line to save his team with a vital clearance.
39' CLOSE! Benzema's shot saved
Bale surges down the left flank before cutting a low ball back towards Benzema in the middle. The Frenchman takes the strike on his left foot, although the ball is behind him as he pulls the trigger. His effort proves to be a straighforward save for Soria.
54' NICE TRY! Carvajal's shot saved
Getafe clear the danger from the corner, only for Carvajal to take on the strike from 20 yards. He connects well with his attempt, striking towards the top corner, but Soria gets across to make a diving stop.
73' Great saves from Navas!
DOUBLE SAVE! Navas keeps the scores level by producing two solid stops for the visitors. Suarez is allowed too much space down the right flank and he cuts the ball back for Molina. The forward fires a low effort towards the bottom corner, but Navas gets down to beat it away. Mata gathers the rebound and composes himself before going for goal, only for the Madrid keeper to hold firm once again.
Line-ups
Getafe XI: D.Suárez, Molina, Cabrera, B.González, Miquel, Jaime Mata, Maksimovic, David Soria, Arambarri, M.Olivera, Hugo Duro
Subs: M. Flamini, A.Rodríguez, G. Shibasaki, F.Portillo, Samu Sáiz, L. Chichizola, Cristóforo
Real Madrid XI: Benzema, Bale, K. Navas, Casemiro, Isco, Nacho, Daniel Carvajal, R. Varane, Sergio Reguilón, Valverde, B.Diaz
Subs: L. Modrić, T. Kroos, Marcelo, T. Courtois, Lucas Vázquez, J.Vallejo, Marco Asensio
Poablry
211
I hoped gefate would win the match. Coz if they finish the league in top 4,they will get a chance to participate champions league in next year for the first time. Though it is not a big bussiness for bigger clubs like braca, RM, It would be their greatest accompishment for a small club like gefate. HOPE THEY FINISH IN TOP 4
Misty31
116
I watched the whole match and Madrid lacks a finisher. That's all i can say.
Abbawaziri
101
Big benz is the only reason why Real Madrid are in 3rd place.
TapiwaMiyaTman
91
Zidane don't play bale in the remaining matches......! using expiring products can affect your health....! [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
VanishPrasad
86
Everybody was talking about Benzema but you all forgot the amazing skills showcased by Brahim.
chekwasi
84
Benzema be like.... Now I want to join Messi and co in that league record of scoring in 9 successive matches and as well as overtake him in the coming fixtures that Zidane didn't play Isco and Marcelo in the starting line 👆 up.
Cimadelopt
81
i think real Madrid already gave up 2 nd position for this year. they know 3rd place will be enough for qualifying for nxt year ucl. they are basically focusing on nxt year team building. Ronaldo's departure cost both ronaldo and madrid. next year Madrid will make a strong team. but ronaldo just destroyed his career by leaving madrid.
Zuhbcnruz
67
Mehn Madrid still struggling big time, Madrid needs overhauling, Zidane it’s time to put your plans together and restructure the team Mourihno glory you ripped is over now, it is your turn to build your own team and ripe the glory then we know that you are a complete coach but for Zidane still seeking favor from these old guys who are exhausted.
DaMhztourage
61
The commentator said it was a very fair result, while Brahim Diaz was ; we wanted to win, after Madrid struggled to a barren draw. The hard push continues.
Trevorn
54
Poor overall performance. Badd first half; Too many misplaced passes,no penetrating whatsoever and lack of communication. Defense was good once again. Reguilon, Valverde, Brahim,Isco,navas, varane and nacho had a decent match. First half performance needs to be worked on.
Towdepy
39
Madrid is the New man United [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]