Madrid had won their last seven league meetings against Getafe and appeared set for another triumph when Gonzalo Higuain put them ahead in the 27th minute.

However, Getafe hit back in the second half to stun their star-studded opponents with goals from Juan Valera and Abdelaziz Barrada.

That completed a forgettable first week to the new campaign for Jose Mourinho’s side, who started their title defence with a 1-1 home draw against Valencia last weekend before losing 3-2 to arch rivals Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish Supercopa on Thursday.

Barca had earlier battled back from a half-time deficit to beat Osasuna 2-1 away but precisely the opposite happened to Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez and they now find themselves five points adrift of the leading sides in La Liga.

Few of the divisions big guns relish going to Getafe, who last season beat Barca, Valencia, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid at home, but Real have dominated their neighbours in recent years and looked on course for another victory midway through this latest game.

Mourinho’s men really have should have taken the lead in the 16th minute but Mesut Ozil somehow contrived to miss an open goal from five yards out.

The Germany international and Cristiano Ronaldo combined superbly to rip open the Getafe defence but, after Ronaldo had unselfishly rolled the ball across the edge of the six-yard box – leaving home goalkeeper Miguel Moya stranded in the process – Ozil side-footed his shot against the crossbar when it looked easier to score.

That miss did not look like being too costly though as Madrid took the lead 11 minutes later through Higuain.

Angel Di Maria’s pinpoint pass found Higuain on the edge of the area and, despite the combined efforts of Alexis, he managed to skip past Getafe goalkeeper Miguel Moya and slot home left-footed.

That goal separated the sides at the break, but parity was restored just seven minutes after the restart when Valera sent a glancing header from Barrada’s right-wing free-kick past Iker Casillas and inside the far post.

It was to get even worse for Madrid in the 75th minute as Getafe took the lead.

Adrian Colunga got goal-side of Raul Albiol as he brought down a high ball near the halfway line and he immediately sped away from the Madrid defender before laying the ball inside to Barrada, who charged into the area before thumping a rising shot past Casillas.

It very nearly became 3-1 two minutes later but Casillas was able to parry away Xavi Torres’ low shot to keep shellshocked Madrid still in the game.

The visitors, despite an embarrassment of attacking talent on the pitch, could not capitalise on that save though as the Getafe defence kept them at bay in the closing stages to claim their first points of the season.

Barcelona appeared set for their first defeat under coach Tito Vilanova, who was sent from the dug-out for complaining to the referee, before Messi came to the rescue.

The visitors, who were guilty of missing a host of chances, went behind after a 17th minute goal from Joseba Llorente.

Osasuna’s Francisco Punal was also given his marching orders as Barca pounced on the numerical advantage with Messi strikes in the 75th and 80th minutes to claim the points.

Victory has provisionally taken Barcelona to the top of the early-season standings, above Rayo Vallecano on goal difference.

Slip

Real Madrid let a first-half lead slip at the hands of Getafe, who came away 2-1 victors.

Gonzalo Higuain netted in the 27th minute from a tight angle but Jose Mourinho’s men failed to stop Juan Valera from equalising.

Abdelaziz Barrada later capitalised on a Raul Albiol mistake to claim their first win of the season, as Madrid slumped to 15th in the table after two games.

Granada found themselves a man down when Inigo Lopez was given a red card for a foul in the box but came away with a point at home to Sevilla.

Guillherme Siqueira had his spot-kick saved before Mikel Rico netted for the hosts. Alvaro Negredo replied on the stroke of half-time for the visitors.

Valencia and Deportivo were a late kick-off (10pm).

The Turkey international was a target for several Premier League clubs after struggling to make an impact at Real last season following his arrival from Borussia Dortmund.

Arsenal had shown an interest in the 23-year-old, but Sahin has tied up a switch to Liverpool after successfully coming through a medical.

He is looking forward to the challenge of making an impact at Anfield and is hoping he can cap his year on Merseyside by winning a trophy.

Happy

“I am happy to be here and I am looking forward to playing for Liverpool,” Sahin told the club’s official website.

“After the first conversation we had, I was left impressed by Brendan Rodgers. He told me about how he wants to play football and what the goals are he wants to reach with Liverpool.”

Nuri Sahin

“It makes me proud to have joined such a big club like Liverpool Football Club.

“After the first conversation we had, I was left impressed by Brendan Rodgers. He told me about how he wants to play football and what the goals are he wants to reach with Liverpool.

“I am looking forward to meeting the fans. I hope it will be a nice year with trophies.”

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is confident that Sahin, who was the Bundesliga’s Player of the Year in 2010/11, will fit into his style of play.

Rodgers said: “We are delighted to welcome Nuri to Liverpool and also to say thank you to Real Madrid for loaning us such an exciting talent.

“Nuri Sahin is a player with great technique and motivation and someone who will fit in smoothly to our playing model.

“We welcome Nuri into the Liverpool family and wish him good luck in his efforts to make us successful in our future.”

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers revealed after Thursday’s Europa League win over Hearts that Sahin was close to making a loan switch to Anfield.

A number of clubs, including Arsenal have been chasing Sahin, but Rodgers has won the race for the highly-rated Turkish international.

Sahin joined Real last summer from Borussia Dortmund, but he struggled to establish himself in Jose Mourinho’s star-studded side.

Mourinho is happy to loan out Sahin as he wants him to get some regular first-team action under his belt.

Sahin is now set to undergo a medical at Anfield and if he comes through that he will become Rodgers’ fourth signing of the summer.

Maicon has been at Inter since 2006 and won the UEFA Champions League with the club under Jose Mourinho two years ago.

Mourinho, now at Real Madrid, is believed to be one of the managers now interested in signing the 31-year-old Brazil international.

But the player’s agent Roberto Calenda claims another former Inter boss, Roberto Mancini, is also willing to move for the full-back.

He told calciomercato.com: “There is interest from Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea in the player, while there are no possibilities that he goes to AC Milan and Juventus.

“But the player could also stay at Inter.”

Calenda later admitted there had been no progress on any deal, telling fcinternews.it when asked about negotiations with City: “There is no news.”

The 26-year-old has been chased by the Primera Liga champions for most of the summer and a deal appears imminent.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had steadfastly refused to sell the Croatia international unless their valuation is met.

Levy turned down a reported £40million bid last summer from Chelsea, who had elevated the playmaker to their number one target.

Information

It appears Tottenham will now accept a reduced fee for the former Dinamo Zagreb starlet who seems intent on leaving White Hart Lane.

“You read many things in the media but from the information that I have, Luka will move to Real Madrid for sure,” Mamic told 24sata.

“I’ve heard it’s almost done, so I don’t have any doubts Luka will play for Real Madrid next season.

“It is just a question of when the official announcement will be.”

The Turkey international is among those Real are prepared to move out this summer in an effort to get important minutes under their belt.

With competition for places fierce at Santiago Bernabeu, especially in forward-thinking positions, the likes of Sahin are likely to find themselves on the fringes of the first-team fold.

Mourinho accepts as much as he is prepared to sanction loan moves which could prove beneficial to Real in the long run.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all reported to be keen on offering Sahin a shot at the English top flight, with the Gunners believed to be leading the chase.

Characteristics

Former Chelsea boss Mourinho feels a spell in England will help to develop the 23-year-old’s game, but he is refusing to be drawn into a debate as to where Sahin may end up.

“It can teach him particular characteristics of play that he doesn’t have at the moment,” said the Portuguese tactician.

“I couldn’t care less if he goes to Arsenal, or Liverpool or Tottenham. I have no preference.”

While Sahin would appear to be heading for an imminent exit, Real are struggling to find a taker for former World Player of the Year Kaka – with the Brazilian playmaker another in need of a move if he is to take in regular game time in 2012/13.

“With Nuri we have proposals on the table, but we have no official proposals for Kaka,” said Mourinho.

The 34-year-old has fallen out of favour at Primera Liga champions Real and will be allowed to move on in search of regular football.

Carvalho was omitted from the Real squad which toured the United States this summer, sparking speculation that he could be on his way out of the club.

A return to England, where he has previously taken in a successful spell with Chelsea, was quickly mooted.

Experience

Tottenham were said to be keen on the experienced centre-half, who won three Premier League titles during a six-year stint at Stamford Bridge.

It is, however, QPR who have leapt to the front of the queue in the battle to bring Carvalho back to London.

Mark Hughes has made the acquisition of defensive reinforcements a top priority, having seen his side open the new season with a 5-0 home defeat by Swansea.

A deal for Spurs’ England international Michael Dawson is believed to be close to completion and he could be joined at the heart of Rangers’ back four by Carvalho.