Real Madrid defeated by Getafe to fall four points behind Barca in La Liga

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Getafe’s Luis Milla celebrates after his team’s win over Spanish football giants Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Monday

Real Madrid have been handed a shock home defeat by Getafe – their second consecutive loss in the Spanish football league, leaving them four points behind leaders Barcelona.

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.

Madrid forward Franco Mastantuono was sent off in stoppage time for apparent dissent, making a bad night worse for Los Blancos.

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.

The Bernabeu crowd responded with boos at half-time, prompting Arbeloa to introduce Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen and Rodrygo, ‌but the changes had little effect.

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.