Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid are called to react after the disappointing 2-0 defeat in the UEFA Champions League against Liverpool. After Saturday saw FC Barcelona lose to Las Palmas, Real will also have the opportunity to reduce the gap with Hansi Flick's team to only one point if the Blancos win against Getafe. Here's what you need to know:

Four days after losing its third Champions League match, an injury-plagued Real Madrid must host Getafe in La Liga. Four months into the 2024–25 season, Real Madrid already has double the defeats (4) than it had all of last season (2).

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