Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2-0 Getafe
Second-half goals from Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy hand an injury plagued Real Madrid all three points in a 2-0 win against Getafe at the Alfredo di Stefano.
Karim Benzema opened the scoring for Los Blancos with a brilliant header after an excellent cross from Vinicius. Ferland Mendy then doubled the score six minutes later following a cross from Marcelo.
Zinedine Zidane will undoubtedly be happy with his sides performance considering the vast number of injuries and Madrid’s inconsistent form of late. The win sees Los Blancos move into second place as they try to cut the gap between themselves and city rivals Atletico Madrid. These are our player ratings:
Starting XI:
Thibaut Courtois: 7/10
A very quite night for Thibaut. Getafe didn’t manage a single shot on target.
Marvin Park: 7/10
With so many injuries plaguing the team, Marvin got his first start for Real Madrid. The youngster didn’t let his manager down, putting in a good shift down the right flank as well as a few decent crosses. Was replaced by Arribas shortly after half-time.
Nacho: 7/10
Just like Courtois, Nacho had a relatively quite night in defence. The Spaniard dealt with the very little that came his way.
Raphael Varane: 7/10
Ferland Mendy: 9/10
Marcelo: 9/10
Marcelo’s best performance in a very long time. The Brazilian oozed class and creativity throughout his time on the pitch and was a key factor in the majority of Madrid’s attacks. Assisted Mendy for Madrid’s second goal of the night with a brilliant cross to cap off his excellent performance.
Casemiro: 7/10
Once again a rock in the middle of the park. Provided the team the cover needed in midfield and also looked to create chances for the forwards. Should have been awarded a penalty in the first-half for a shirt pull following a corner.
Luka Modric: 7/10
With most of Madrid’s attacking plays happening on the wings, Modric didn’t standout as much as he usually does. Despite that, he was one of the best performers on the night.
Marco Asensio: 7/10
Karim Benzema: 8/10
Vinicius: 8/10
Substitutions:
Arribas: 7/10 – Came on to replace his Castilla teammate, Marvin. The young La Fabrica talent looked very sharp on the ball and was involved in the buildup for Madrid’s second goal.
Isco: 6/10 – Came on to replace Asensio with fifteen minutes to go as Zidane looked to freshen things up late on.
Chust: 6/10 – Came on to replace Marcelo very late on.
