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Watch: Carlos Vela nets fifth league goal in 2-1 defeat to Getafe

Carlos Vela scored a goal for Real Sociedad in their 2-1 defeat to Getafe on Thursday night.

The Mexican forward didn't have to wait long to make an impact, scoring the game's opener in the 19th minute after a blocked cross from the left wing.

The goal in the first half was the first for Vela since La Real's 5-0 thrashing of Espanyol back in February and his fifth in La Liga season.

Despite Vela's goal, however, Getafe came from a goal down to earn an important 2-1 win that keeps the firmly in the battle to avoid relegation.