Ronaldo scores twice, Real starts smoothly for reunion with PSG

Goals: Bale 24', Ronaldo 45', 78' - Portillo 65' penalty

With Ronaldo back after being rested in the loss to Espanyol, Real immediately improved their attack. The Bernabeu team played more confidently and organized more sharp attacks towards Getafe's goal.

Real fans did not have to wait long to see the first goal. In the 24th minute, after Isco jumped up to compete for the ball with the visiting defender in the penalty area, Gareth Bale volleyed home to open the scoring.

With a favorable start, Real continued to dominate Getafe. If goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had not been in timesave reflex, the visitors soon conceded a second goal after two crosses from Theo Hernandez and Ronaldo.

Real had to wait until the last minute of the first half to double the gap. Ronaldo scored after beating the offside trap and dribbling the ball to finish in the penalty area.

In a disadvantageous situation, Getafe had more difficulty when they lost a man in the 47th minute. Due to swinging his arm and hitting Nacho in the face, striker Loic Remy received a second yellow card and had to leave the field early.

Despite having one more player, Real did not increase their attacking pressure. Partly because the gap was enough to win, partly because they wanted to save their energy for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Taking advantage of the home team's laxity, Getafe counterattacked and scored a goal in the 65th minute. The referee judged that Nacho had committed a foul in the penalty area, and at the same time gave Francisco Portillo the opportunity to successfully take a penalty kick.

Real Madrid saw the possibility of an equaliser, so they started to attack more in the final minutes of the match. After a few missed chances, the home team finally restored their two-goal lead. Ronaldo continued to play a finishing role, jumping up to head in Marcelo's cross.

The 3-1 win saw Real consolidate third place on 54 points. The defending champions are 12 points behind Barca and seven behind Atletico, ahead of the two leaders' clash in the late game of round 27.

For Real, the most important thing is to regain the winning feeling before the reunion with PSG. Coach Zinedine Zidane's team also kept its strength intact without any injuries.