Getafe 0–1 Real Madrid: La Liga Analysis, xG, Tactics & Player Ratings

Score: Getafe 0–1 Real Madrid
Date: April 23, 2025
Competition: La Liga
Formations: Getafe 5–4–1 | Real Madrid 4–4–2
Match Time: 99 mins
Active Play: 55 mins
xG: Getafe 2.8 – 1.3 Real Madrid
xT: Getafe 1.4 – 0.5 Real Madrid

Getafe vs Real Madrid: Game Summary & Match Stats

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Analysis: Getafe – Real Madrid

• Real Madrid may have left with all three points, but the analytics tell a different story. Getafe dominated the expected goals (2.8 to 1.3) and created nearly triple the xT, consistently threatening from wide overloads and sharp central combinations.

• xG Timeline: Getafe’s expected goals built steadily across both halves, with multiple spikes near the 70-90 minute mark. Madrid’s 1.3 xG came mostly from scattered, lower-quality chances.

• xT Timeline: Getafe held positional advantage, with a smoother xT curve that reflected better buildup and territorial control — Madrid’s remained flat for long stretches.

• Shotmap: Getafe were far more active in the box and from cutback zones, while Real’s attempts came from tighter angles and longer range — with Arda Güler’s strike being one of the few standout moments.

• Possession & Passing: Madrid saw more of the ball (52% possession, 583 passes), but Getafe were more direct and impactful, with 2.6 xP vs just 0.3 for Madrid.

• Player Ratings:

  Arda Güler – Real Madrid – 8.1

  Luis Milla – Getafe – 7.4

  Vinicius Jr – Real Madrid – 7.4

Final Thoughts

Getafe will be frustrated — they did everything but score. The xG gap and shotmap suggest a far more dominant display than the scoreboard revealed. Real Madrid, on the other hand, showed efficiency and resilience. Güler’s brilliance and a touch of luck sealed the points in a game they were arguably second-best in.