Saturday February 4, 2012 Day 22 Finished Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
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Madrid grind out win at Getafe
Sergio Ramos’ headed goal secured Real Madrid a 1-0 win in a scrappy Liga encounter against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. More
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Live Commentary
Time:90'- Getafe CF
- Real Madrid
90+3' FULL-TIME: Not to be for Getafe. A professional performance from Real Madrid, even if it wasn't a huge margin of victory. 10 points the gap for Real at the top - over to you, Barcelona.- 90+2' Getafe win a corner - there's just a final chance for the hosts here...
- 90+1' Three minutes of stoppage time to be played.
90' Ball in the net - offside! Ronaldo scores after Callejon's through ball, but he was a couple of yards past the last man.
88' Final change for Real Madrid - Granero replaces Ozil, who's had a good game.
87' Yellow for Masilela after a clumsy tackle in Real's half.- 86' Miku didn't like that decision - but he had plenty to do even if he had was onside.
- 85' Miku narrowly offside after Miguel Torres tries a chipped through ball.
- 84' Higuain picks out Ronaldo who does well to play the Argentine back in... but he cannot get a shot away.
- 83' Better delivery, but Getafe clear and Arizmendi hits it up the channel to Miku.
- 82' Low corner from Ozil cleared by Arizmendi at the near post and out for another corner - Ozil lucky to get a second chance.
- 81' Pepe has gone down in agony after clashing with Arizmendi. Yellow for the Getafe man, but something tells me Pepe will be alright...
- 80' Into the final 10 minutes of this one. Unless Getafe can pull out something special, Real Madrid are going 10 points clear.
79' HIGUAIN SO CLOSE! Terrific effort from the Argentine, who sold his man a dummy before shooting, only for Moya to pull out a superb stop.- 78' Good work from Ramos - Miku had the ball with his back to goal five yards out, and Ramos waited carefully before making the tackle.
- 77' Rodriguez heads clear - Real track back as Gavilan breaks forward.
- 76' Corner for Real, which Ozil prepares. This was how they scored their opener.
- 75' Callejon finds a bit of space and threads a ball out wide for Coentrao - a disappointing cross ensues.
- 73' Higuain on for Benzema as Real make another change.
- 72' Getafe appealing for a penalty as Pepe blocks a Castro shot with his arms. The referee turns it down - but I think Pepe's been lucky there!
- 71' Gavilan and Masilela combine down the left, and although it's not the best delivery from Masilela, it's some much-needed intent from the home side.
- 70' Final Getafe change - Arizmendi replaces Barrada.
- 69' Benzema, dropping deep, links up with Callejon as Real probe patiently. But this time Getafe win it back and head upfield.
- 68' The offside trap Getafe have been deploying all evening is not working so well any more - it feels like it's only a matter of time before Real get through and add a second.
- 67' Alonso picks out Benzema - his centre is teasing, but Getafe scramble clear. They're living dangerously at the moment.
- 66' CLOSE! Magnficent ball from Ozil to release Ronaldo - who does equally well to play in Benzema - it looks like he might find the space to fire it home, but cannot get his effort on target.
- 65' Another change for Getafe - it's Lacen for Casquero.
- 63' Change for Real Madrid - Callejon on for Kaka, who was fairly quiet tonight.
- 62' BENZEMA CLOSE! Beautiflly weighted pass from Ozil to release him, and Moya had to make a good stop. Real getting closer to the second goal that would kill the game once and for all.
- 61' Ronaldo appeals for a penalty when he drills a cross-come-shot at Masilela, but the South African had both hands behind his back - and he was at point-blank range. Unsurprisingly, not given.
- 60' RONALDO CLOSE! He cuts inside from the right after confusing Masilela, and his swerving shot is parried away unconvincingly by Miguel Moya.
- 59' A very muted atmosphere in the stadium - do the fans and players think Getafe can still win this one?
- 58' Coentrao with a throw deep in the Getafe half. It's immediately cleared.
- 57' First change being lined up - Rios off, Gavilan on in his place.
- 56' It's all a bit aimless from both sides at the moment. Real try route one, but it ends with Benzema's deflected shot well wide of the post.
- 55' Space for Arbeloa to try a shot - but it's a stinker. Wow - on his left foot, he's knocked it 30 yards over the top.
- 54' Kaka wins a free kick - but Xabi Alonso's super delivery is met by the offside Sergio Ramos. He wasn't the only Real man offside, either.
- 53' Stunning control by Benzema of a deflected ball forward, only for him to overhit the ball on his next touch.
- 52' Masilela takes a long throw and fires it straight to Arbeloa - but the Spaniard heads it out of play so the South African will have another go.
- 51' It's not been one of Real Madrid's prettiest evenings, but they're still in control of the game. Playing too many long and high balls for the conditions, however.
- 50' Casillas punches away the corner from Barrada, and Real escape the danger.
- 49' Getafe venture forward with Valera, but Arbeloa nods clear at the expense of a corner.
- 48' Ozil tries a ranging left-footed ball crossfield - but it's slightly underhit. Hard to judge in the wind.
- 47' Real Madrid beginning the second half roughly where they ended the first - camped in the Getafe half.
46' The second half begins in Madrid!
- In the interval, why not join me, Mark Patterson, on Twitter @Mark_Eurosport- 45+1' HALF-TIME: Real clearly better in the bitterly cold wind, and have the lead. They'll be happy with their half's work.
- 45' Just the one minute of stoppages to play. And Getafe have a corner.
- 44' Long ball over the top for Benzema - but he's offside once again.
- 43' Arbeloa puts in a disappointing cross, but he's virtually playing as a right-winger.
- 42' Ronaldo bundles Valera over - but not given the free-kick. Valera's gone down very softly on a couple of occasions already. Perhaps it's a case of the boy who cried wolf?
- 41' Half a chance for Ronaldo. Another error from Masilela allows Benzema the ball - he plays it to Arbeloa, whose cross loops towards Ronaldo. He sets himself up for a volley, but scrambles it wide.
- 40' Castro tries a shot from range - and it misses just to the right of Iker Casillas' post.
- 39' 61% of the possession for Real Madrid - but for now it's Getafe who are on the move.
- 38' GETAFE CLOSE! A decent set piece, with Rodriguez knocking it back into the middle, and both Miku and Valera getting very close to poking home from close range.
- 37' Getafe have a free kick, but they're struggling to take it as the wind keeps rolling the ball away...
- 36' Late challenge from Miku on Coentrao, and that brings several players together in anger. The referee steps across, and shows the Getafe man a yellow card. Four yellows for the home side tonight already.
- 35' GOOD SHOT FROM RONALDO! Tight angle and he forces a save from Miguel Moya, who can only punch it into the middle. Getafe escape.
- 34' As Ronaldo prepares to take the free kick Xabi Alonso runs over it and the ball rolls away. A retake is required. Casquero, frustrated, complains and picks up a booking.
- 33' Ronaldo skims round the outside fo Diaz, who clatters into him to stop him getting away. Yellow card. No questions about that.
- 32' Casquero gets to his feet and continues. Half a chance for Getafe as Arbeloa mislays a pass straight to Diego Castro's path.
- 31' Casquero goes down in agony after crashing into Arbeloa.
- 30' Ramos plays a ranging ball forward, and Masilela misjudges his clearance - lucky not to be punished by the onrushing Ozil.
- 29' Benzema skims around Valera - who goes down, claiming he was elbowed. Making a meal of it, from the look of things.
- 28' Getafe haven't left their half for the best part of 10 minutes - tough times for the men in blue.
- 27' Roanaldo clipped by Rodriguez having junked past Rios - Rodriguez booked for the challenge.
- 26' Coentrao has a great chance after being played through - but doesn't shoot! Wasted.
- 24' Mesalila climbing all over the back of Ozil now - the German has become a really influential player for Los Merengues of late.
- 23' Getafe win a free-kick as Diarra catches Barada on halfway.
- 22' Cheeky backheel from Ronaldo - this time it's straight to the referee.
- 21' Ozil believes he was fouled - and once more, it looks as if Real have a point. Lenient refereeing - he's letting most things go.
- 20' Long way back for Getafe, even at this early stage. They've been a distant second best so far.
- 19' Coentrao with a bursting run and very nearly the perfect ball to Benzema.
18' SERGIO RAMOS SCORES! Ozil's corner, low and flat - Ramos meets it at the near post and guides it expertly to the far post. Real lead, and deservedly so.- 17' Looks like Benzema's on the end of a superb ball - but the wind carries it away. It's very strong, and both teams might be better off keeping it on the ground.
- 16' Replays of that Ronaldo penalty appeal suggest that Diaz was very lucky not to concede a spot-kick.
- 15' At the other end, Getafe win a set piece in a useful position - Barrada steps up, but it's very windy out there, and his delivery was poor.
- 14' Ronaldo goes down in the area trying to collect an Ozil through-ball - he's convinced it was a penalty - but after some thought, the referee disagrees.
- 13' Getafe's bright start ebbing away - Madrid settling into their passing game.
- 12' Torres pulls back Ozil as the German tries to race on to a through ball - the foul is missed, and Getafe are very lucky there - Ozil denied a clear chance.
- 11' Ronaldo a couple of yards offside as Coentrao tries an angled through ball - close, but not this time.
- 10' Ronaldo gets the header, but he's contorted himself at an awkward angle to get there - and the ball loops over the bar.
- 9' Ozil wins a corner after Masilela blocks his cross. The German steps across to take it.
- 8' Kaka on the ball, looking for an option - in the end he lays it back to Pepe. Cautious from Madrid.
- 7' Spirited start from the hosts - but will they regret missing that early chance from Barada?
- 6' Lovely-looking delivery from Xabi Alonso from the right - but nobody can get on the end of it.
- 5' Valera with a throw down the right hand side followed by a chipped through ball - Miku caught offside.
- 4' First look at Ronaldo, who shimmies past Masilela before doing a trick too many and running out of space on the byline.
- 3' CHANCE FOR BARADA! So close - and a lovely move - with Casquero volleying a cross from Valera invitingly into his path. Barada has to volley as well, but lifts it just over the top.
- 2' Surprising number of empty seats for the visit of Real Madrid - perhaps the weather (it is cold all over Europe) has played its part?
1' Game on at Getafe! Remember, if Real Madrid win this they would lead Barcelona by 10 points. Mind you, Barcelona could claw three of those straight back when they host Real Sociedad tonight.- 18:59 The players are on the field, the hands are being shaken. Kick-off just moments away.
- 18:58 First prediction of the night - 4-1 for Madrid, with Ronaldo scoring two - thanks Michael - nice and specific!
- 18:55 Would be great to have your thoughts and predictions - you can get in touch by following me, Mark Patterson, on Twitter @Mark_Eurosport
- 18:50 GETAFE: Moya, Torres Gomez, Diaz, Masilela, Valera; Casquero, Rodriguez, Gimenez, Rios; Miku, Barrada /// REAL MADRID: Casillas; Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Diarra; Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Özil; Benzema
- 18:45 Aitor Karanka, standing in for Jose Mourinho: "Getafe are tough opponents who beat Barcelona. They defend very well and do well on the counter."
- 18:45 Getafe's masterplan, according to boss Luis Garcia? "We are in good form and we'll have our chances, Real have failed to win in the league three times so far this season and we hope to add to that tally."
- 18:45 Real Madrid may have lost to Barcelona earlier this season - but that aside they've been virtually untouchable, winning 17 of their 19 other games. Latest Liga standings
- 18:40 Good evening everyone and welcome to live text commentary of the La Liga clash between Getafe and Real Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
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Summary
- 79' HIGUAIN SO CLOSE! Terrific effort from the Argentine, who sold his man a dummy before shooting, only for Moya to pull out a superb stop.
- 72' Getafe appealing for a penalty as Pepe blocks a Castro shot with his arms. The referee turns it down - but I think Pepe's been lucky there!
- 66' CLOSE! Magnficent ball from Ozil to release Ronaldo - who does equally well to play in Benzema - it looks like he might find the space to fire it home, but cannot get his effort on target.
- 62' BENZEMA CLOSE! Beautiflly weighted pass from Ozil to release him, and Moya had to make a good stop. Real getting closer to the second goal that would kill the game once and for all.
- 60' RONALDO CLOSE! He cuts inside from the right after confusing Masilela, and his swerving shot is parried away unconvincingly by Miguel Moya.
- 38' GETAFE CLOSE! A decent set piece, with Rodriguez knocking it back into the middle, and both Miku and Valera getting very close to poking home from close range.
- 18' SERGIO RAMOS SCORES! Ozil's corner, low and flat - Ramos meets it at the near post and guides it expertly to the far post. Real lead, and deservedly so.
- 3' CHANCE FOR BARADA! So close - and a lovely move - with Casquero volleying a cross from Valera invitingly into his path. Barada has to volley as well, but lifts it just over the top.
- 18:50 GETAFE: Moya, Torres Gomez, Diaz, Masilela, Valera; Casquero, Rodriguez, Gimenez, Rios; Miku, Barrada /// REAL MADRID: Casillas; Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Diarra; Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Özil; Benzema
Team Line-up & Ratings
Getafe CFManager: Luis García Plaza
Real MadridManager: José Mourinho
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Line-up
Live Team Line-Up
Starting line-up
- Moya
- J. Valera
- Cata Díaz
- Miguel Torres
- T. Masilela
- J. Rodríguez
- J. Casquero
- D. Castro
- A. Barrada
- P. Ríos
- Miku
Subs
Starting line-up
- I. Casillas
- Á. Arbeloa
- Pepe
- S. Ramos
- F. Coentrão
- L. Diarra
- X. Alonso
- Kaká
- M. Özil
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- K. Benzema
Subs
- R. Albiol
- N. Sahin
- G. Higuaín
73′ - J. Callejón 63′
- E. Granero 88′
- A. Adán
- R. Varane
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