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Real Madrid traveled to Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez to face a resilient Getafe side, who had earlier troubled FC Barcelona too. Fresh from international break, Zidane started a strong lineup although a few stars were still missing. The first half saw Madrid dominating the proceedings and took a deserved lead in the 39th minute courtesy of a fine Benzema goal.
Getafe, however, came back stronger in the second half and were looking more and more dangerous. They pulled one back via an own goal from Nacho. However, Ronaldo showed his class again as he rescued Madrid with a late goal and three points in the bag.
Here, let’s take a look at how the players fared for both the teams.
Getafe
Guaita:8/10
Quite an amazing outing just like his opposite number. Quick off his lines, it was he who stood firm and almost stopped Real from an easy victory. Pulled a couple of saves including a fantastic stop off Ronaldo's snapshot in the first half.
Damian Suarez: 8/10
The Uruguayan right-back was tentative, always ready to jump into tackles and defended as if his life depended on it. He did not allow any Real Madrid player any joy down his side. Amazing performance.
Juan Cala:6/10
The centre-back was solid for the most part of the game and shut out Real's strikers quite efficiently in both halves. However, he jumped into a slide tackle on Benzema knowing that if beaten, there wasn't much cover, which eventually happened and Benzema scored.
Dakonam:7/10
Cala put in a good performance as he was constantly in the way of Ronaldo and company, keeping them at bay for the majority of the game. He made a string of important interceptions and tackles to keep Getafe in the game.
Antunes:6/10
The fullback had a decent outing. He stayed narrow and didn't really give much in attack. He was troubled by both Achraf and Vazquez and was saved from repeated embarrassment by their lack of end product.
Bergara:6/10
The midfielder was combative and very efficient in possession. He was intelligent in distribution and defended resolutely. Though this was not his best outing, he surely did his job reasonably well.
Arambarri:6.5/10
Arambarri had a decent game. Though he was not much influential in the first half, he came out on top in the midfield battle against Madrid’s midfield during the final 45 minutes. His distribution was efficient if not eye-catching.
Faycal Fajr: 6.5/10
The former Deportivo la Coruna man had a good game. He helped in the team's buildups and was a constant thorn for Real Madrid's defence. His end-product led him down big time. It was his tempting cross which Nacho diverted into his own net.
Jimenez: N/A
He started the game, but was taken off early due to injury.
Ndiaye: 6.5/10
A major threat for Real Madrid's defence throughout the time he was on the pitch. He ran himself to the ground, such was his work rate as he floated all over the pitch, winning balls and initiating the attack.
Molina: 6.5/10
Very much like his teammates, he was a bit anonymous in the first half. However, in the second half, he was absolutely sensational as a target man for the Madrid based club. He troubled Madrid's centre-backs quite a bit and forced the own-goal by Nacho.
Substitutes
Portillo: 6.5/10
He came on for Jimenez and continued his good work. Though he did lack end product, he did trouble Real Madrid quite a bit.
Lacen: 5.5/10
Brought on for Ndiaye, he couldn't keep up his work rate. Even though he added more defensively, it did not matter much in the end.
Gonzalez: N/A
Real Madrid
Casilla: 6/10
He had little to do all night. His only job today was to retain possession and distribute well from the back. He could have done little about the own-goal. He will rarely have any easier night in his career.
Achraf: 6.5/10
The youngster was full of energy as he bombarded up and down with pace. He was solid defensively and always available for a pass. However, his end product was quite poor as Real struggled to break Getafe's defence.
Nacho: 6/10
This was a poor game by the Spaniard. He made important tackles and interceptions but was also challenged physically, especially in the second half. He was unlucky to have scored an own goal.
Ramos: 7/10
Ramos had a good game as he dominated and won everything that came his way in the air. He won headers, made blocks and clearances and was a calm head in the heart of the Real Madrid's defence.
Marcelo: 7/10
Back in his left-back role after his return from injury, he produced a mixed performance. He did make a couple of penetrating runs in attack and provided quite a few fine deliveries. He, however, was guilty of giving too much space on his side which, unfortunately, was exploited by Fajr, whose cross resulted in an own-goal.
Llorente: 7/10
The young Spaniard gave an amazing defensive display in the middle of the park as he won everything coming his way. He broke up plays and initiated attacks. An impressive performance.
Kroos: 6.5/10
Ever since his move to Real Madrid, Kroos has been Real Madrid's engine. Today was no different. He sprayed passes throughout the pitch and delivered tempting set pieces. However, it was just not enough to unlock Getafe's defence.
Vazquez: 6/10
Vazquez looked sharp in possession and enjoyed the ball at his feet. However, he just could not deliver the end product. He did win quite a few free-kicks, albeit in not so dangerous areas, which Real Madrid could not capitalise on.
Asensio: 5.5/10
The young Spaniard was anonymous and looked off-colour throughout the match. He failed to get involved much and was bereft off any ideas when in possession.
Benzema: 7/10
Benzema opened the scoring for Real Madrid with a fine solo effort. He was involved in the buildups and looked sharp upon his return from injuries. He even contributed defensively and hooked away quite a few corners in his box.
Ronaldo: 6.5/10
Ronaldo did win the match for Real Madrid, but in the end, his performance was not quite up to the standards he has set himself up. He missed an open goal and generally was not much involved in build-up plays.
Substitutes
Theo Hernandez: 6/10
He was introduced in place of Marcelo and continued his good work defensively on Madrid's left flank.
Isco: 7/10
Late substitution, but was quite influential as he delivered a peach of a ball for Ronaldo's goal.
Mayoral: N/A
