Real Madrid lose second straight and miss chance to close gap on Liga leader Barcelona

MADRID — Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes took another hit on Monday as they slumped to a second consecutive defeat, falling 1-0 to Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. A spectacular volley from Martín Satriana proved the difference, condemning the hosts to a shock loss that leaves them adrift of league-leading Barcelona.

The result extends Madrid’s winless run and denies them the opportunity to trim the gap at the top of the table. Satriana’s strike, lashed in from distance midway through the second half, was enough to decide a tight contest and lift Getafe while deepening the pressure on the Spanish giants.

Real Madrid now face an uphill battle to reignite their championship charge with time running out in the race for the Liga crown.