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Three takeaways from Real Madrid’s 2-0 win vs Getafe

By Kristofer McCormack

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: Gareth Bale (2nd L) of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates Dani Carvajal (L) and Sergio Ramos (3rd L) after scoring a goal during La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on August 19, 2018. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: Gareth Bale (2nd L) of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates Dani Carvajal (L) and Sergio Ramos (3rd L) after scoring a goal during La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on August 19, 2018. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /
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Real Madrid’s Defence

(Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
(Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

It’s not often we get to praise Real Madrid’s defense for doing just that, but all four of the back line were fully deserving of their clean sheet.  Madrid conceded just a single shot on target in this game and that shot came in stoppage time.

The defensive line rarely looked troubled and the few times that Getafe did threaten, it was generally because Madrid had made a mistake. Poor judgment from the back line arguably cost Lopetegui’s men the Supercup on Wednesday, but, these errors looked more down to rustiness than anything else and the defence recovered well from the handful of mistakes it made.

Leading the surprise defensive effort was none other than Marcelo! The Brazilian made three successful tackles and locked down Madrid’s generally vulnerable left-hand side. Getafe’s lack of ambition helped of course, but its still encouraging to see Marcelo start his season on a good note defensively while also continuing to do all the things we love about Marcelo.

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