Getafe 1-0 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as 16th placed Getafe stun league leaders | La Liga 2021-22

Getafe stunned league leaders Real Madrid as they won Sunday's game 1-0 thanks to a goal from Enes Unal. The Turkish international pounced on a mistake by Eder Militao and buried the ball in the back of the net in the 9th minute of the fixture.

Real Madrid tried everything in their power to take control of the result and even hit the cross-bar through Luka Modric. However, Getafe's resilience ensured Real Madrid took nothing away from the game.

Carlo Ancelotti tried to mix his tactics and introduced Eden Hazard and Marcelo in the second half. Although they helped create pressure on the hosts, Real Madrid simply could not produce the end product.

On that note, here's five talking points from the game:

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#5. Luka Modric was the only positive for Real Madrid

Luka Modric in action against Getafe.

Luka Modric was the only player that looked up to the task on Sunday. The Croatian international tried his level best to turn the game in the favor of Real Madrid but it just was not meant to be.

The 36-year-old came close to scoring on quite a few occasions. Modric had two brilliant strikes throughout the game, one of which hit the crossbar. Moreover, Modric won six duels, successfully completed two dribbles and made one interception.

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#4. Real Madrid really missed Vinicius Jr. upfront

Vinicius Jr.

Vinicius Jr. missed the game against Getafe after testing positive for COVID-19. It is true that a team as big as Real Madrid cannot depend on a youngster but it is the harsh reality at the moment. The Brazilian's absence on the left left them exposed.

Rodrygo was just not effective enough. Moreover, Ferland Mendy's lack of offensive prowess added to their woes. Ancelotti tried to rejuvenate the left wing by introducing Hazard and Marcelo but it did not yield the desired result.

#3. Getafe successfully managed to defend their lead

Enes Unal celebrates after scoring a goal.

Real Madrid were stunned early on in the game through Enes Unal after a defensive error by Eder Militao. After the goal, Real Madrid tried everything in their power to turn the tide around. Despite that, Getafe were triumphant in their efforts to keep Real Madrid at bay.

After conceding, Real Madrid tried to take charge of the proceedings. They had 74% possession but could not make the most of it and Getafe was able to absorb all the pressure. This victory is a huge boost for them as they are now two places clear of the relegation zone.

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#2. Abysmal defensive performance by Real Madrid

Eder Militao in action.

From the starting whistle, Real Madrid looked shaky at the back. David Alaba, Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois all had a game to forget. The Brazilian was directly at fault for Getafe's winner of the night.

Militao was enjoying a great season but Sunday's blunder might have rattled him. He lost possession of the ball in his own box which left Courtois completely exposed in front of goal.

As for Alaba, it was arguably his worst game in a Real Madrid jersey.

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#1. Real Madrid's unbeaten run in La Liga comes to an end

Karim Benzema was not a happy man after today's result.

With the weekend loss against Getafe, Real Madrid's 11-game unbeaten streak in the La Liga came to an end. The Spanish giants were at the top of their game before the Christmas break and were grinding out victories anyhow. Sunday's defeat was Real Madrid's first since the month of October.

Despite that, Real Madrid sit at the top of the table with 46 points. Sevilla are in second place with 38 points but they also have two games in hand. Real Madrid will have to buckle up if they are to maintain their lead at the top.