Madrid, March 3: Real Madrid lost a second straight La Liga match when a stunning volley from Martin Satriano gave Getafe a shock 1-0 win at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday.
The result prevented the capital club from cutting the four-point gap to leader Barcelona.
Getafe had lost all eight of its previous league encounters with Real Madrid and early saves from goalkeeper David Soria kept it from falling behind.
Soria turned over a shot from Arda Guler midway through the first half, not long after frustrating Vinicius Junior when he was through on goal.
Madrid had more of the ball but lacked punch up front and it paid a price for its profligacy six minutes before halftime when Getafe took the lead.
A hopeful cross from the right was headed clear but it fell to the feet of Satriano, who volleyed into the roof of the net from 20 meters out.
It was the second goal in three games for the Uruguayan, who joined on loan from Lyon during the last transfer window.
Madrid continued to dominate possession in the second half and Antonio Rudiger and substitute Rodrygo were among those who came close to grabbing an equalizer. But it could not find a way past Getafe’s stuffy rearguard and an in-form Soria. Madrid’s task became even harder when Franco Mastantuono was sent off for dissent in stoppage time and although the numbers were evened up in the last minute when Getafe’s Adrian Liso was also shown a red card it came too late to make any impact.
Getafe held on to secure a historic win, its first at the Santiago Bernabeu since 2008, and a vital three points in its bid to stay in La Liga.
“Coming here is always very difficult,” Getafe defender Kiko Femenia told broadcaster DAZN. “We have to congratulate the team, we did a superb job at the back and we scored when had the chance.
We might even have scored more on the counterattack.” They jumped three league places into 11th and were eight points above the relegation zone.
For Real Madrid, the defeat was more than just another stumble in a long season; it was a sobering reminder that dominance in possession counts for little without precision in the final third.
On a night when the Santiago Bernabeu expected a routine response, Carlo Ancelotti’s men instead left the pitch to a chorus of frustration, their title charge suddenly fraught with tension.
The four-point gap to Barcelona remains intact, and with momentum slipping at a decisive stage of the campaign, Madrid can ill afford further lapses. For Getafe, however, it was a night to savour — disciplined at the back, ruthless when the moment arrived, and resilient under relentless pressure.
In one thunderous swing of Satriano’s right boot, history was rewritten and belief restored, while the Spanish champions were left to reflect on missed chances and a race that has grown far more complicated.
As the final whistle echoed around the Santiago Bernabeu, there was an air of disbelief among the home faithful, a sense that an opportunity had slipped quietly through their fingers.
Real Madrid’s control of the ball, their territorial dominance, and the steady stream of half-chances ultimately counted for nothing against a side that defended with grit and struck with conviction.
The defeat not only dents their momentum but also injects fresh anxiety into a title race that had seemed firmly within reach just weeks ago.
With Barcelona maintaining their cushion at the summit, the margin for error has all but vanished for Carlo Ancelotti’s men, who must now rediscover both sharpness and composure in the decisive stretch of the season.
For Getafe, meanwhile, this was a victory built on organisation, belief, and a refusal to be overawed by history or reputation. They absorbed pressure, trusted their structure, and seized the one clear moment that came their way. Satriano’s emphatic finish will be remembered as the headline act, but the collective discipline and resilience behind it were equally significant. Climbing to mid-table and putting clear daylight between themselves and the relegation zone, Getafe leave Madrid with more than just three points — they depart with renewed confidence and a result that could define their campaign.
In the broader context of the season, the result may yet prove to be a defining moment for both clubs, albeit for very different reasons. (Agencies)
