Carlo Ancelotti made several changes to his starting lineup as Real Madrid took on Getafe in their last league match. In addition to the fatigue accumulated over the last few months, these rotations

Arda Guler scored the only goal as Real Madrid defeated Getafe to cut Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to four points. After suffering elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal last week, Carlo Ancelotti and his players were under growing pressure to make something of this season.

Real Madrid did not put in a great performance in their 1-0 win over Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, but the result was crucial in keeping the gap to Barcelona at just four points before the great rivals meet in the Copa del Rey final.