Real Madrid have warmed up for their Champions League trip to Manchester City with a late 1-0 La Liga win at home to Getafe.
Los Blancos’ title defence ended weeks ago, with league leaders Barcelona just one win away from clinching the trophy and Carlo Ancelotti’s focus is on City.
Ancelotti opted to make eight starting changes from the 1-1 semi final first leg draw with Pep Guardiola’s side ahead of their rematch on May 17.
EIGHT changes from #MCFC draw as Eden Hazard makes his second La Liga start of 2022/23 https://t.co/wyh0zTORxW
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The hosts failed to make any attacking inroads on a resilient Getafe in the first half before Marco Asensio made the key breakthrough with 20 minutes to play.
Pick that out! 🎯
Marco Asensio scores the opening goal of the game with an effort from range ⚪#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/BoBeVr2QwE
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The Spanish star was one of Ancelotti’s changes, as speculation over his future continues to grow, and a superb long range winner will boost his chances of featuring against City.
The hosts almost made the result safe in the dying stages as substitute Vinicius Junior had a goal ruled out for offside and Asensio was denied.
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