"Martin Satriano's superb first-half volley earned Getafe a stunning 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday. Real dominated possession from kickoff and controlled the game but failed to turn pressure into goals, squandering several chances in an ill-tempered contest. Alvaro Arbeloa's side were left exposed in the 39th minute when a half-cleared cross dropped invitingly on the edge of the box and Satriano struck a fierce volley into the top left corner."
"Obviously it's a match where we could have done things better, but I think my players tried and we had more clear chances than them, Arbeloa told reporters. However in football deserving isn't enough, and Getafe played a great game."
"Real Madrid were beaten at Osasuna last weekend, allowing rivals Barca to overtake them in the title race, and Hansi Flick's side stretched their lead by thrashing Villarreal on Saturday. With French superstar Kylian Mbappe in France to treat a knee sprain, Madrid lined up with Gonzalo Garcia in attack alongside Brazilian star Vinicius Junior."
Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to Getafe, their second consecutive league loss, dropping them four points behind leaders Barcelona. Martin Satriano scored a decisive volley in the 39th minute after a half-cleared cross fell to the edge of the box. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Madrid failed to convert their opportunities in an ill-tempered match. The absence of injured forward Kylian Mbappe affected Madrid's attacking options, with Gonzalo Garcia starting alongside Vinicius Junior. Franco Mastantuono received a red card for dissent in stoppage time. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa acknowledged Madrid deserved better but credited Getafe's strong performance.
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