Sat Apr 26 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Edges Past Getafe, Keeps Domestic Double Hopes Alive

**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, keeping their hopes of a domestic double alive. Arda Güler’s 21st-minute strike proved to be the match-winner, despite a late surge from Getafe and a tense finish.

The win reduces Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to four points with five games remaining. The two rivals meet in the Copa del Rey final this Saturday, making the result even more significant for Real Madrid.

The match was a closely contested affair. Real Madrid, making six changes with one eye on the Copa del Rey final, were far from their best. They were fortunate not to concede an equalizer in the second half, as Getafe created several good opportunities. Substitute Alvaro Rodriguez came closest for Getafe, forcing a superb save from Thibaut Courtois deep into injury time. Real Madrid also had their moments, with Vinicius Jr. forcing a fine stop from Getafe’s goalkeeper David Soria.

The game saw a brief interruption when the referee spoke to both managers and a police officer following an incident involving Aurelien Tchouameni. A subsequent announcement urged fans to refrain from racist language. Real Madrid also played a portion of the match with 10 men after Eduardo Camavinga’s injury forced an early substitution, but they were unable to make a further change due to using up all three substitution windows.

The victory moves Real Madrid to within striking distance of Barcelona, setting up a thrilling Copa del Rey final and a tense final stretch of the La Liga season. Getafe remains comfortably mid-table.

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