Real Madrid secured a solid 2-0 victory over Getafe at the Bernabéu on Sunday, narrowing the gap to LaLiga leaders Barcelona to just one point. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a penalty in the 30th minute after Getafe’s Allan Nyom fouled Antonio Rudiger in the box. Bellingham, stepping up to take the penalty after Kylian Mbappé’s recent struggles from the spot, confidently slotted the ball down the middle, marking his third consecutive league goal.
Just eight minutes later, Mbappé doubled Madrid’s lead, expertly receiving a pass from Bellingham and firing in a stunning shot from outside the box, bringing his tally to ten goals this season across all competitions. Both players showcased their impressive form, with Mbappé now sharing the title of Madrid’s joint-top scorer in the league with the injured Vinícius Júnior.
Madrid dominated the match, controlling 70% of possession and creating numerous opportunities, although they failed to add to their lead, with Mbappé coming close on multiple occasions. Getafe managed to test goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, hitting the woodwork twice, highlighting that they were not completely outmatched.
With this victory, Real Madrid now sits second in the LaLiga standings with 33 points from 14 matches, just one point behind Barcelona, who have played one more game. Despite some missed chances, the team’s performance reaffirms their competitive edge in the league and their aspirations for the title this season.
This match points towards an exciting title race in LaLiga, as Real Madrid continues to build momentum and refine their gameplay. With standout performances from key players like Bellingham and Mbappé, fans can look forward to a thrilling season ahead filled with potential triumphs.