Madrid, Spain (CNN) -- Real Madrid beat Getafe CF on Saturday to move within four points of the top spot in La Liga. The Spanish club scored twice in the second half to take control of the match and secure its eighth straight victory. Ramon "El Capitán" Ibarra scored his first goal for Real Madrid since returning from injury, while Marco Asensio added another as the team improved to 15-2-4 this season.
The win puts Real Madrid one point behind Barcelona, who lost 2-0 at home to Levante UD on Saturday. Both teams have 67 points, but Barca has played three more games than Real Madrid.
Ibarra's return to action was important for Real Madrid, as the defender had been out since February due to a knee injury. His presence in midfield helped Real Madrid dominate possession and create scoring opportunities throughout the match.
Asensio's goal came late in the second half, as he capitalized on a mistake by Getafe goalkeeper Juanfran to score his fourth goal of the season. The goal put Real Madrid ahead and kept them in control throughout the remainder of the game.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised his players' effort after the match, saying that they showed great character and determination against a tough opponent. "We were under pressure from Getafe, but we managed to find a way to win," he said.
In other matches on Saturday, Athletic Bilbao beat Villarreal CF 2-1 to maintain their lead at the top of La Liga. Sevilla FC won 3-1 over Rayo Vallecano, while Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with Malaga CF.
Overall, it's clear that Real Madrid is in good shape heading into the final stretch of the season. With just five games left, the club will need to continue its strong form if it hopes to defend its La Liga title.