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Joselu Double Helps Real Madrid Win at Getafe to Go Top of La Liga

Originally posted on FanNation Futbol
By Robert Summerscales | Last updated 2/2/24

Joselu scored the first La Liga brace of his Real Madrid career to deliver a 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday night.

The former Stoke and Newcastle forward finished off a 22-pass move with a close-range header to put Madrid in front in the 14th minute.

2⃣2⃣ @realmadriden's pass map leading up to @JoseluMato9's goal. #GetafeRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/x1nHV47Vmy
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) February 1, 2024

Joselu then doubled his team's lead 10 minutes into the second half with a low left-footed strike from 17 yards following an assist by Vinicius Junior.

He had the chance to complete his hat-trick moments later but unselfishly opted to play a square pass to Vinicius, who was denied by a Getafe keeper David Soria.

Madrid's victory took them top of La Liga - two points ahead of Girona.

But it was not all good news for Carlo Ancelotti, who had to sub Antonio Rudiger off at half-time.

Rudiger's premature departure was due to a thigh injury.

The German center-back appeared to pick up the injury in the 41st minute when he forcefully tackled Mason Greenwood.

Highlights: Getafe 0-2 Real Madrid

#LALIGAHighlights | Getafe 0-2 Real Madrid

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