NSTsports: Real Madrid made an impressive start to the year as they picked apart a robust Getafe side to win 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday. RealMadrid
Raphael Varane was the instigator of two goals at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, first pressuring Getafe’s David Soria into a missed punch and an own-goal before himself heading home a cross from Toni Kroos.
Victory sends Zidane’s side top of the table briefly at least, one point above Barcelona, who play later on Saturday against Catalan rivals Espanyol.Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - Getafe v Real Madrid - Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Getafe, Spain - January 4, 2020 Real Madrid's Raphael Varane scores their second goal. Another excellent season under coach Jose Bordalas is proving last year’s remarkable top-four challenge was far from a fluke.
Hazard will stay at home after Zidane confirmed on Friday the Belgian will not return until later this month at the earliest. Getafe’s success under Bordalas has been built upon tenacity as well as discipline and hard work, with right-back Allan Nyom particularly eager to make his presence felt on Bale early on.
Karim Benzema tested Soria at his near post but Courtois was the busier of the two keepers. He palmed away a stinging volley from Mauro Arambarri, pushed out a drive from Faycal Fajr and then blocked a close-range header from Leandro Cabrera.
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