{"id":24656,"date":"2026-03-02T23:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/real-madrid-lose-their-second-straight-game-missing-out-on-a-chance-to-close-the-gap-with-la-liga-leaders-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T23:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:35:16","slug":"real-madrid-lose-their-second-straight-game-missing-out-on-a-chance-to-close-the-gap-with-la-liga-leaders-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/real-madrid-lose-their-second-straight-game-missing-out-on-a-chance-to-close-the-gap-with-la-liga-leaders-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid lose their second straight game, missing out on a chance to close the gap with La Liga leaders Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>MADRID (AP) \u2014 Martin Satriano&#8217;s stunning volley gave Getafe a shocking 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u Stadium on Monday, ending Real Madrid&#8217;s second straight La Liga defeat.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the capital club was unable to close the four-point gap with leader Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>Getafe had lost all of their previous eight league games against Real Madrid, but goalkeeper David Soria&#8217;s early saves saved them from losing ground.<\/p>\n<p>Soria turned over Arda G\u00fcler&#8217;s shot midway through the first half, shortly after Vinicius Junior&#8217;s frustrating run through the goal.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid had more possession but lacked punch up front and paid the price for their profligacy six minutes before half-time when Getafe took the lead.<\/p>\n<p>An expected cross from the right was cleared with his head, but the ball fell to Satriano&#8217;s feet, who volleyed it into the roof of the net from 20 meters out.<\/p>\n<p>It was the Uruguayan&#8217;s second goal in three games, having joined on loan from Lyon during the previous transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid continued to dominate possession in the second half, with Antonio Rudiger and substitute Rodrygo among the players who came close to equalizing.<\/p>\n<p>However, they could not find a way to break through Getafe&#8217;s stiff rearguard and the in-form Soria.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid&#8217;s task was made even more difficult when Franco Mastantuono was sent off for dissent in stoppage time, while Getafe&#8217;s Adrian Riso was also shown a red card and although they equalized in the last minute, it was too late to make an impact.<\/p>\n<p>Getafe held on and achieved a historic victory at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u, their first since 2008, earning them three vital points towards remaining in La Liga.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s always very difficult to come here,&#8221; Getafe defender Kiko Femenia told broadcaster DAZN. &#8220;I have to congratulate the team. 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