Real Madrid keeps La Liga top spot with 2-0 win in local derby

Real Madrid got their sixth win in a row in La Liga, beating local rival Getafe 2-0 to keep the lead in the standings over Girona.

Joselu brace was enough for Los Blancos to get the three points and transfer their perfect form from January into February.

In the 9th minute, Joselu maneuvered into the penalty area to receive a pass but narrowly missed the target as his shot hit the crossbar. Shortly after, Vinicius found space in a dangerous area and unleashed a well-placed shot towards the bottom right corner, only for Soria to make an incredible save, thwarting his intentions.

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In the 14th minute, Lucas Vazquez broke through the right flank and delivered an excellent cross to Joselu, who outmuscled his opponent in the air, directing the ball into the net, leaving no chance for the Getafe goalkeeper to react and Real Madrid took the 1-0 lead.

Getafe’s best opportunity came in the 52nd minute when Mason Greenwood showcased impressive technique, maneuvering to the edge of the penalty area and taking a shot, but the ball struck the right post before going out.

Shortly thereafter, Joselu elegantly controlled a well-timed pass from Vinicius Junior, looked up, and clinically buried the ball into the bottom right corner with a strike from the edge of the penalty area for the final 2-0.