Real Madrid entered the match seeking to close the gap at the top of LaLiga, but in real madrid - getafe Martin Satriano produced a spectacular volley before half-time that curled into Thibaut Courtois' top corner and handed Getafe a 1-0 win at the Bernabeu, as reported.
Getafe's defence held firm throughout, and goalkeeper David Soria denied several Madrid chances, including a stop to thwart Vinicius Jr when he was through on goal, according to the match report.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa made three substitutions inside the first 10 minutes of the second half and withdrew Trent Alexander-Arnold, as his side pushed for an equaliser but could not break down the visitors.
Real players tested Getafe from crosses, with Antonio Rudiger firing a near-post header wide, substitute Rodrygo nodding an effort across goal and Dani Carvajal unable to turn in at the far post, yet none produced the leveller.
The match ended with disciplinary action in stoppage time when Franco Mastantuono was shown a red card for abusive language towards referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz, and moments later Getafe's Adrian Liso received a second yellow and was sent off for time wasting, as reported.
Saturday's result leaves Real four points behind Barcelona with both clubs having played 26 games, and Arbeloa has now lost four of his 12 matches in charge, while his side continue to contend with absences, the report said.
Lineups Unavailable Players And Broader Context
FotMob's match preview listed Real Madrid's starting XI as Thibaut Courtois in goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüediger, David Alaba and Alvaro Carreras across the back, and Arda Guler, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Thiago Pitarch in midfield, supported by Federico Valverde, Gonzalo Garcia and Vinicius Junior in attack.
Getafe were shown in a 5-4-1 with David Soria leading a defence of Sebastian Boselli, Domingos Duarte, Zaid Abner Romero, Juan Iglesias and Diego Rico, and a midfield of Kiko, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri and Martin Satriano, with Luis Vazquez up front, as reported by FotMob.
FotMob also listed unavailable players, naming Eduardo Camavinga, Éder Militao, Raul Asencio, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé as injured for Real Madrid, and Davinchi, Djené through suspension, Abu Kamara and Borja Mayoral unavailable for Getafe.
The preview and match report emphasised Mbappé's ongoing absence, noting the 27-year-old has struggled with an injury to the external ligament of his left knee since the end of 2025, and that Bellingham remained sidelined through injury.
FotMob further noted the head-to-head record between the clubs, showing Real Madrid with 25 wins, Getafe with 2 wins and 2 draws, and provided live match coverage, Opta-powered statistics and other prematch context for followers.
Real Madrid now prepare to face Celta Vigo on Friday at 20:00 GMT as they seek to avoid a third straight league defeat, while Getafe travel home pleased with a defensive display that delivered an upset at the Bernabeu.
