In the first game of the Spanish league in the new year, the superior league leaders from Madrid presented themselves out of shape, especially on the offensive. After falling behind, Toni Kroos and Co. rarely managed to get dangerously in front of the opposing goal. In addition, Getafes caught Keeper David Soria Have a good day – despite 74 percent possession of the “Royal” ball, he only had to fend off four shots.
This could melt Real’s lead over the competition. With two games more, the Madrilenians are currently eight points ahead of pursuers FC with 46 points Seville (38) and their local rival Betis Sevilla (33), who lost 2-0 to Celta Vigo.
Atletico is back in the top group
Right behind Betis, Atletico Madrid are now in fourth place. Thanks to a 2-0 win against direct table neighbors Rayo Vallecano the current master pushed himself back on one in the table Champions League-Place in front. Previously, Atletico had four league games in a row and lost connection to arch rivals Real.
It was on Sunday Angel Correa in the team of coach Diego Simeone the man of the evening. The Argentine scored both goals (28th minute / 53rd minute). But the defensive performance was also decisive, Vallecano did not get a shot on Atletico’s goal.
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Status: 01/02/2022, 11:12 pm