Real Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga with a 3-0 win over local rivals Getafe at Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Saturday.
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Match Report
Raphael Varane scored one and played a big part in another as Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory away at neighbours Getafe.
Madrid drew three straight league matches prior to the two-week break, including back-to-back games without scoring, but got back on track on their return to action on Saturday.
The visitors ended their goalless run in fortuitous circumstances as opposition keeper David Soria helped the ball into his own net under pressure from Varane.
Varane headed in a second eight minutes into the second half at Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez and Luka Modric tapped home a late third as Madrid saw things through to move a point above Barcelona after playing a game more.
Match Events
23' SAVE! Fine stop from world-class Courtois
Arambarri latches on to a knockdown from Cabrera in the box and he hammers a volley towards the top-left corner. Courtois reacts brilliantly to make the stop, punching away from goal.
31' CLOSE! Cabrera’s shot wide out
Cabrera lines up a long throw into the box from the left flank, but the visitors are able to clear the danger.
34' OWN GOAL! Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid (David Soria)
Mendy latches on to a loose ball from the original free-kick and sends a dangerous cross back into the middle for Varane to head in.
41' CLOSE! David Saria denies Benzema’s effort
Carvajal lifts a long ball over the top for Benzema to battle with Dakonam. The Frenchman twists and turns to get the wrong side of the defender, but his low strike towards the near post is well saved by Soria.
45+1' What a save from Courtois!
Courtois once again denies the home side. Cabrera latches on to a deep cross from a free-kick from Fajr on the right flank. He plants his header low across the face of goal, but the Belgian watches it all the way to palm it away from goal. Getafe will be wondering how they are behind.
53' GOAL! Getafe 0-2 Real Madrid (Varane)
VARANE HEADS HOME!!!! There's no doubt about this one as Varane's goal as the Frenchman powers his header into the net from six yards. Kroos floats a dangerous ball into the middle from the free-kick and the Madrid defender is left unmarked at the back post. Varane thumps his effort past Soria to double the visitors' advantage, which is confirmed after a lengthy VAR check.
82' Yellow Card! Jovic booked
Jovic is booked for his challenge on Suarez just a minute after entering the action. He tries to carve his way through the Getafe defence and he beats the challenge of Dakonam, but then catches Suarez with an outstretched boot.
90+6' GOAL! Getafe 0-3 Real Madrid (Modric)
MODRIC MAKES IT THREE AT THE DEATH!!! 3-0!!! Madrid end the game in style on a quick counter. Valverde is released into acres of space down the left flank and he surges into the box. The midfielder slides a low ball across the six-yard box for Modric to meet and he bundles his strike into an empty net.
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