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La Liga: First-half goal enough for Getafe to stun Real Madrid

Martin Satriano of Getafe (24) after scoring against Real Madrid - La Liga, March 2026
Martin Satriano of Getafe (24) takes the plaudits after his winning goal

Martin Satriano's superb first-half volley earned Getafe a shock ⁠1-0 victory at Real Madrid in LaLiga on Monday, a result that left leaders Barcelona four points clear at the top of the standings.

Real dominated possession from kick-off 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 with ⁠Getafe's ‌only shot on target.

Frustration boiled over in stoppage time when substitute Franco Mastantuono was shown a ⁠straight red card for dissent, while Adrian ⁠Liso was sent off for the visitors.

Barcelona lead the standings on 64 points, with Real second on 60. Getafe are 11th with 32 points

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