Real Madrid ease to win over Getafe to reinforce place at top of La Liga

Real Madrid cruised to a comfortable victory over Getafe, taking little out of themselves ahead of the home return leg with Chelsea in the Champions League in 72 hours. Casemiro headed Real in front seven minutes before the break with a diving effort from Vinicius Junior's exquisite cross from the left flank delivered with the outside of his right boot.

Ad/> Any doubt of the destination of the three points was allayed when Lucas Vazquez exchanged passes with Rodrygo in the right-hand side of the penalty area and then slotted home with his left foot. TransfersCity lead Real in race for Haaland, United have no chance — Paper Round16 HOURS AGO The win leaves Real 12 points clear of second-place Sevilla with seven games remaining, while Getafe, in 14th spot, are four points away from the drop zone.

This will not be a game which lingers long in the memory for fans of Los Blancos, but winning while resting veteran midfield pair Luka Modrid and Toni Kroos, as well as first choice full backs Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy, is the perfect preparation for the match against Chelsea in the same venue on Tuesday. Liga table Liga fixtures / results Liga top scorers TALKING POINT Glimpse of the future — Eduardo Camavinga always impresses when he starts for Real Madrid but knows he needs at least one injury to have a chance of starting in the big Champions League games his team will play over the next month or so.

His presence gives a different dimension to the Real Madrid side, with his ability to dispossess the opposition and allow Casemiro to drift forward and cause havoc in the opposition area. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, given well-earned rests in this game, show no sign of stopping at the end of this season but if Camavinga