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Cristiano Ronaldo is seeing questions asked of whether he has fled the Middle East amid mounting political tension in the region, with the Portuguese superstar’s private jet leaving Saudi Arabia for Madrid in the middle of the night. Riyadh, where CR7 is based with current club side Al-Nassr, has been struck by Iranian bombs as a conflict with the United States intensifies.

Alvaro Arbeloa has criticised Franco Mastantuono following Real Madrid's shock 1-0 home defeat to Getafe, labelling the youngster's late dismissal as "unacceptable". The loss leaves Los Blancos trailing Barcelona by four points in the La Liga title race and adds further pressure to the manager's tenure. Despite the setback, Arbeloa remains adamant that his side can still overturn the deficit.

Vinicius Junior became caught up in another unsightly confrontation following Real Madrid’s shock defeat to Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazil international played the full 90 minutes for the Blancos as they went down 1-0 to local rivals. After the final whistle blew, Real’s South American superstar was goaded by Allan Nyom - a rival he has previously clashed with this season.

Real Madrid’s La Liga title mission grew significantly more difficult following a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Getafe. Trailing Barcelona by four points with 12 rounds left, their task is steep. Adding to the challenge, Franco Mastantuono received a straight red card for dissent, while Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras earned suspensions for the Celta Vigo trip.

Real Madrid lost for the second game in a row and were lacking in the final third in a 1-0 defeat to lowly Getafe. With Kylian Mbappe sidelined due to a knee injury, Los Blancos looked void of ideas. They conceded a remarkable goal in the first half, and didn't create enough in the second to deserve any more than a disappointing home defeat to a scrappy Getafe side.

Real Madrid have confirmed the nature of the injury suffered by Kylian Mbappe, sparking fresh concerns over his availability for the upcoming Champions League quarter-final clash against Manchester City. The French superstar has been the subject of intense medical scrutiny in the Spanish capital after picking up a knock that sidelined him for recent domestic action. With a season-defining European tie on the horizon, Madrid fans have been waiting with bated breath for an update on their marquee summer signing’s condition.

Real Madrid face a last-minute setback ahead of their La Liga clash against Getafe, as midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is ruled out due to an emergency dental issue. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa must now adjust his lineup, opening the door for Brahim Diaz or young prospect Cestero to step up. This unexpected absence adds pressure as Los Blancos aim to keep pace with league leaders Barcelona.

The long-standing tension between Spanish football's biggest rivals has reached a critical point. Real Madrid are confident that UEFA will soon hand down severe sanctions to Barcelona regarding the "Negreira Case." While Spanish courts move slowly, Madrid believe European football's governing body is ready to take decisive disciplinary action against the Catalan club in the near future.

We’ve got three Real Madrid vs Getafe predictions for this La Liga showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday, 2 March.

Thomas Tuchel has been given three reasons why Jude Bellingham, who is nursing an injury at Real Madrid, has to make England’s 2026 World Cup squad. The all-action midfielder may be forced to sit out international action during the March round of friendlies, but Lee Sharpe has told GOAL that the talented 22-year-old is one of those that should be picked on reputation alone.

How to watch the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Getafe, as well as kick-off time and team news

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has claimed that players who cover their mouths during verbal altercations that are racist in nature should be shown a straight red card. The proposal comes after Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni allegedly subjected Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior to racial abuse. Infantino believes there should be a "presumption" of guilt, arguing that the act of hiding one's lips should be considered sufficient evidence of offensive intent.

The Endrick show continues to captivate Ligue 1, but even a masterclass from the Real Madrid loanee wasn't enough to stop a resurgent Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from snatching the headlines. In a pulsating clash at the Stade Velodrome, the Brazilian starlet showcased exactly why Los Blancos were so desperate to secure his signature, providing a pair of sublime assists. However, the night ultimately belonged to the veteran Aubameyang, whose late brace turned the game on its head to secure a 3-2 victory for Marseille.