Some worrying scenes for Madrid at the moment as Bale is currently down clutching his right calf after an absolutely awful challenge from Velazquez. The Getafe defender somehow escapes punishment and the Welshman receives some physio treatment on the sideline.
89'
Khedira receives a pass from James and then looks to go on a run through the middle of the Getafe half. The German takes a few strides forward but a heavy touch means that the ball ends up running through to the grateful Naldo, who passes back to Codina.
87'
Yoda pops up on the left wing and looks to find a team-mate inside the box with a whipped cross. It takes a deflection on its way through and ends up going behind for a Getafe corner. The substitute has did pretty well since coming on.
85'
How has Alvaro missed that?! An absolute SITTER! Felip does well down the left to dig out a cross to the back post and the striker looks poised to easily send it home, but ends up crashing a shot off the woodwork from a couple of yards out! Unbelievable!
83'
Álex Felip enters the game and replaces Sammir.
Getafe are just enjoying a small period of possession in the final third at the moment but there just isn't a lot of penetration in their attacking play. Casillas just stands ready in between the sticks without having anything at all to do, much like the rest of the match!
82'
Nacho enters the game and replaces Marcelo.
Illarramendi enters the game and replaces T. Kroos.
Getafe follow suit and make their third and final change of the match. Sammir is the man coming off and the Croatian international will be replaced by Alex Felip, who enters the action to make his La Liga debut.
81'
Double substitution from Real Madrid now as Ancelotti flexes the muscles of his squad. Toni Kroos and Marcelo are being withdrawn, with Asier Illarramendi and Nacho coming on the field. A 10-minute run out for that duo.
79'
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by J. Rodríguez.
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL FOR REAL MADRID!!! Ronaldo strikes again! James collects the ball on the left wing and curls a sensational cross into the box for the Ballon d'OR winner, who expertly heads home! Three-nil! GAME OVER!
78'
S. Khedira enters the game and replaces Isco.
First change of the match from Real Madrid and it sees Sami Khedira introduces into the action in place of Isco. Ancelotti just looking to solidify his midfield as the visitors look to professionally run down the clock to victory.
76'
There have just been a couple of signs in the last couple of minutes that there may be some signs of life in the Getafe ranks after all. In fact, they are probably unlucky not to receive a penalty as Carvajal goes in late on Yoda inside the box, but the substitute was too honest and didn't go down!
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74'
Isco gets into his favourite position just in front of the opposition defence and threads an incisive pass through the middle. Bale and Benzema both look to get on the end of it but Codina proactively comes off his line to come out and claim before either of the the Madrid duo can get a shot away.
73'
K. Yoda enters the game and replaces Pedro León.
Another change from Getafe here and it sees Pedro Leon replaced by Karim Yoda. Let us hope the force is strong with the substitute...
71'
HOW CLOSE WAS THAT?! Ronaldo is fouled by Hinestroza and then dusts himself off to get up and take the free kick. The Postuguese steps up and fizzes a bouncing strike towards goal that goes INCHES by the right-hand post! Codina was rooted to the spot!
69'
Getafe have fought admirably and Madrid have been very, very far from their best, but it has been two moments of class and quality which are the difference at the moment. Difficult to see the home side laying a glove on Los Blancos now.
67'
G. Bale has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by J. Rodríguez.
GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL FOR REAL MADRID! THE GOALS ARE COMING THICK AND FAST NOW! James goes on a driving run down the left wing and swings a teasing cross to the back post for Bale, who cleverly cushions a strike into the left corner past Codina! Two-nil! Los Blancos finally turning on the style!
65'
For some reason Carvajal has been penalised for what looked like a strong, commanding headed challenge on Lago. The Getafe player goes down like a sack of potatoes and ends up winning the free kick, which Pedro Leon will no doubt flight into the box.
64'
Roberto Lago gets yellow.
63'
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by K. Benzema.
GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL FOR REAL MADRID!! LOVELY MOVE FROM LOS BLANCOS! Isco plays the ball square to James who releases Benzema into the box. The Frenchman hits the byline and cleverly rolls the ball past a Getafe challenge before teeing up Ronaldo, who converts home! One-nil! DEADLOCK BROKEN!
62'
Well it appears that James actually DID NOT receive a yellow card for that challenge, which is pretty baffling, really.
61'
J. Rodríguez gets yellow.
James is the latest player to go into the book and it is for a rather cynical pull of the shirt on his compatriot, Hinestroza, as the substitute looked to take the pressure off Getafe with a penetrating run through the middle. Free kick to the hosts.
59'
Well, that is pretty woeful from Gareth Bale. The Welshman steps up to hit the free kick but ends up firing it way, way, over the bar. He punches his hand in frustration which pretty much sums up the performance of he and his team-mates today.
58'
Los Blancos with an excellent opportunity to open the scoring now as Diego Castro is penalised for a handball around 25 yards out. This is certainly in Ronaldo/Bale territory but which man will step up to hit the set-piece?
57'
First change of the match and it comes from Quique Sanchez Flores on the Getafe bench. Sarabia, who looks completely exhausted, is the man coming off and he'll be replaced by Fredy Hinestroza.
56'
F. Hinestroza enters the game and replaces Pablo Sarabia.
55'
That is naught from Sammir. James looks for options near the left wing and ends up sending a pass out to Marcelo, but not before having his heel scraped by the studs of the Croatian international, who somehow escapes punishment.
53'
SAVE FROM CODINA! James and Isco link up terrifically in the final third with the Colombian eventually threading a pass into the box for Benzema, who drives a strike at the near post. The Getafe keeper is wise to it though and makes another solid save! Madrid just upping their tempo here!
51'
Ronaldo is involved in the action again as he collects the ball with his back to goal near the front post. He does a few keepy-uppies before lifting a cross to Benzema at the back post and the Frenchman looks poised to get a header away, but Velazquez nicks the ball away to clear! Vital interception there!
49'
James robs Sammir of possession inside the Madrid half and then opens up his stride before releasing Ronaldo down the right. The Ballon d'Or winner attempts a clever flick which comes off but then lazily attempts to cross inside with no team-mates inside the box. An odd one from CR7.
47'
It remains to be seen just how long Getafe can remain as solid as they have done from the opening whistle up until now. They really are working tremendously hard at the back but it can be taxing doing it for the whole match. Can Madrid take advantage from any potentially fatigue for the hosts?
46'
We are back under way in this Madrid derby! Some goals please!
45' +1
Half time at Coliseum Alfonso Perez. It is a stalemate at the break between Getafe and Real Madrid as Los Blancos struggle to find their feet in an attacking sense. The home side have defended admirably and look to have something about them on the counterattack, but at only half time they are looking pretty fatigued. Ancelotti's men will attempt to continue to wear them down as the match progresses, but they haven't been at the races themselves today! Interesting second period in store!
44'
SO UNLUCKY TONI KROOS! Bale juggles with the ball inside the box attempting to take control and eventually sets up the German 25 yards out, who hits a brilliant left-footed volley towards goal. His attempt ends up cannoning off the crossbar! What a goal that would have been!
42'
Pedro Leon leaves Marcelo for dead near the byline and then drives into the box before teeing up Sarabia on the edge of the area. The 22-year-old's body shape is all wrong though and his attempt on goal goes at least 10 feet over the bar. A good move from the home side, with a disappointing end product.
40'
Madrid take the short corner on the right and the ball eventually finds Kroos on the edge of the box. The German just takes a heavy touch but eventually manages to get a volley away. Getafe have plenty of bodies in the way though and end up deflecting out for a corner kick.
38'
Vazquez goes on a powerful run through the middle as Getafe look to hit Real Madrid on the counterattack once again. The forward slides the ball left to Sammir, who cuts inside on his right foot to hit a strike at goal, but the attempt goes disappointingly high and wide into the stand.
36'
Isco receives the ball in the left channel around 30 yards out and twists and turns to get beyond the defender before attempting a clipped strike towards the top right-hand corner. Codina struggles to get their but ends up just tipping the attempt over the crossbar. A terrific attempt from the former Malaga man!
34'
T. Kroos gets yellow.
It finally looks as if Real Madrid have finally woke up here. Carlo Ancelotti's men were sluggish to say the least in the opening 25 minutes or so of play, but their dangermen are just starting to flex their muscles in the final third. Having said that, Codina has still only had one real save to make.
33'
Ronaldo steps up to his the resulting free kick from the Velazquez foul but the set-piece is bounced off the strong Getafe wall. More frustration for CR7 and his team-mates.
32'
We've got our first booking of the match and it is probably the most deserved one you will ever see as Velazquez completely takes out James as the Colombian was in the middle of a powerful run through the middle. Free kick to Madrid around 30 yards out.
31'
E. Velázquez gets yellow.
SAVE FROM CODINA! Bale cuts inside from the right wing and fakes to shoot before sliding a neat pass into the box for Benzema. The Frenchman latches on to the ball before hitting a strike towards the near post, but the Getafe keeper remains solid to make the block!
29'
Fantastic block from Velazquez!!! Madrid finally manage to get Getafe on the ropes at the back with a few short, stabbed passes and Isco attempts to finish off the move with a strike from 12 yards. It looks in all the way but the defender manages to save a goal with a superb interception!
27'
Lovely set-piece move from Getafe. Pedro Leon stands a clever free kick to the back post and it is sent back into the danger area. Vazquez meets the ball at the front post and looks to get a volley away, but Varane manages to get his body in the way to block the route to goal. Nice ingenuity from the hosts there, but nothing came of it in the end.
25'
We get our first real glimpse of Ronaldo so far in the match as the Portuguese collects possession on the edge of the box and attempts to lash a left-footed strike at goal. In the end Naldo is on hand to make the solid block and clear out of the danger area.
23'
Marcelo is involved in the action once again and this time he gets to the byline before attempting am ambitious backheel into the path of James. Alexis intercepts for Getafe and then ends up going down under the challenge of the Colombian to earn the free kick.
21'
James pops up in a central position midway through the half and fizzes a pass into the feet of Benzema. The Frenchman collects and looks to turn sharply but he is stopped in his tracks by Naldo, who comes in with an excellent tackle to win possession back for Getafe. Nice proactive defending there.
19'
Castro battles hard in the middle of the pitch whilst under pressure from Sergio Ramos and Kroos, and ends up squeezing a pass down the left-hand side for Sarabia. In the end Carvajal is on hand to cover and play the ball back to Casillas. The Getafe midfielder is demanding a free kick from the ref, but there was nothing in any of the tackles on him.
17'
Well it has been a rather tepid opening to this match in this early Spanish Primera Division kick off. Both sides are yet to really find their feet in an attacking sense with Madrid perhaps having the best of the play so far. Getafe looking pretty decent on the counterattack though so maybe they can get some joy through that.
15'
James collects the ball down the left wing and gains a yard in front of the defender before driving a superb cross to the back post. Ronaldo fancies it and looks destined to smash home, but an excellent recovering tackle from Lago puts the ball behind for a corner kick.
13'
The Getafe players are feeling aggrieved at the moment as the linesman has his flag up for offside after Vazquez times his run perfectly to latch on to a pass over the top of the defence from Sammir. Looked onside, but Madrid get let off the hook!
11'
JUST OVER FROM MARCELO! The Madrid left-back typically goes on a marauding run down the left-hand-side and on this occasion he cuts inside on his right and gets to the edge of the box. He unleashes a powerful right-footed strike which has Codina worries, but the attempt ends up flashing over the bar.
9'
Benzema bursts into the right channel near the touchline and lashes a teasing cross into the danger area. James looks poised to get a shot away but just shirks out of a challenge with Alexis every so slightly, which allows the Getafe defender to clear.
7'
Kroos sprays a ball out wide to Marcelo and the Brazilian takes a couple of touches forward before looking to smash a cross into the box. Isco looked to have been the better option inside and in the end the ball cannons off Valera to go out for a throw in.
5'
After that bright opening from the hosts, it is now Real Madrid who are starting to assert their dominance on proceedings. Kroos in particular is starting to find his feet and beginning to make Los Blancos tick. No real glimpse of Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema etc. yet though.
3'
Decent start to the match from Getafe here. The home side have settled into the match impressively and are looking to take the game to their city rivals. Whenever they are on top though it is important they take advantage as we all know how ruthless Real Madrid can be!
1'
We are under way in this Madrid derby!
Hello and welcome to today's LIVE coverage of the Liga meeting between relegation battlers Getafe and table-topping Real Madrid. Los Blancos could temporarily go four points clear at the summit with a victory this afternoon, but they'll need to recover from their Copa del Rey elimination at the hands of arch rivals Atletico Madrid in midweek.
I'm Martin Macdonald, and I'll be taking you through the action!
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Real Madrid (4-3-3): Casillas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Kroos, Isco, James; Bale, Cristiano, Benzema.
Getafe (4-2-3-1): Codina; Alexis, Naldo, Velazquez, Roberto Lago; Castro, Juan Rodriguez; Pedro Leon, Sarabia, Sammir; Alvaro Vazquez.
Full time at Coliseum Alfonso Perez. Real Madrid extend their lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Division to four points after successfully dispatching of Getafe with a 3-0 victory. It took Los Blancos until after the break to truly show what they can do after a lackadaisical opening 45 minutes but they eventually turned on the style with Ronaldo getting two and Bale getting on the scoresheet. Getafe battled admirable but were outclassed in the end. I'm Martin Macdonald, thanks for joining us, see you next time!
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