Real Madrid 2-0 Getafe: Higuain lead

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Gonzalo Higuain received a standing ovation after scoring two goals for 10-man Real Madrid who secured a crucial 2-0 home win over Getafe, and Pallegrini career is safe.

The pressure was temporarily eased on coach Manuel Pellegrini as Real now have 22 points from nine games and lie one point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Osasuna.