Getafe – Real Madrid: Hot Headed Getafe Give in to Madrid’s Main Marksman (0-1)

Real Madrid maintained the pace at the top of the table, forcing their way over the line at a traditionally troublesome opponent. The performance was not the prettiest, but a talismanic figure forced the door down, grateful for the impact of one of many top players in the squad.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

Real Madrid have entered a new era with Xabi Alonso, looking to put a dent in the dominance of Barcelona over Spanish football in the last two year. If Carlo Ancelotti was all about freedom and empowerment of his stars, his successor has stood for more systemic football. Kylian Mbappé is the outstanding star in the offense, but the brilliance of the French forward has been enough to fire the team to the top of LaLiga. With another win, Real would return to the summit with a two point lead.

Getafe will try to rattle the rhythm of an outfit whose only loss this campaign was a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Atlético Madrid. José Bordalás is back in the dugout: he might not attract many admirers with his

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