Arda Guler’s cultured first-half strike earned Real Madrid a nervy 1-0 win at Getafe on Wednesday, which kept its La Liga title hopes alive and left it four points behind leader Barcelona with five matches remaining.
After Barca extended its lead with a 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday, Carlo Ancelotti’s men secured three precious points thanks to the Turkey midfielder’s fine 20th-minute effort from the edge of the box.
AS IT HAPPENED: Getafe vs Madrid HIGHLIGHTS
Ancelotti decided to rest several key players ahead of Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against rival Barca, but Real still dominated proceedings.
It failed to capitalise on numerous opportunities to extend its lead, however, which resulted in a tense finish to the encounter.
The win moved it to 72 points in second place, nine ahead of third-placed Atletico Madrid, which has a game in hand and takes on Rayo Vallecano on Thursday.
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