Real reclaim top spot as Joselu double earns win at Getafe

Real reclaim top spot as Joselu double earns win at Getafe

Real Madrid moved to 57 points, two ahead of Girona and 10 clear of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

Real Madrid’s Joselu celebrates after scoring during the LaLiga match against Getafe. (AP pic)
GETAFE:
Spanish forward Joselu scored twice to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at local rivals Getafe on Thursday, propelling them back to the LaLiga summit, two points ahead of surprise packages Girona.

Real dominated from the start and Joselu netted a towering header from Dani Carvajal’s cross in the 14th minute to put the visitors ahead.

He secured the points in the 55th minute, slotting home a low strike from just inside the box assisted by a fine pass from Vinicius Jr.

Real moved to 57 points, two ahead of Girona and 10 clear of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

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