On 2026-03-03, Real Madrid’s second straight La Liga defeat left them four points behind leaders Barcelona after a 1-0 home loss to Getafe. Coach Álvaro Arbeloa has publicly accepted responsibility while insisting Madrid will keep fighting in the title race. The defeat, suffered again without injured forward Kylian Mbappé, has given Barcelona a clearer lead at the top of the Spanish league.
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