Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Getafe at the Santiago Bernabéu, closing the gap to LaLiga leaders Barcelona to just one point. With this win, Real also have a game in hand over their rivals. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments:
Bellingham Scores from the Penalty Spot
The first goal came in the 25th minute after Getafe’s Nyom fouled Antonio Rudiger in the box. Jude Bellingham confidently converted the penalty to give Madrid the lead.
Mbappé Doubles the Lead
Kylian Mbappé made it 2-0 in the 37th minute. He latched onto a brilliant pass from Bellingham, took a touch with the outside of his right foot to set up a better angle, and then curled the ball into the bottom corner.
Missed Chance for Mbappé
Mbappé could have added a second late in the game but missed a golden opportunity. He rounded the Getafe keeper but dragged his shot wide across the face of goal.
Getafe’s Close Calls
Getafe were unlucky not to score. In the second half, they hit the woodwork twice. Uche’s shot in the 56th minute struck the crossbar, and in the 83rd minute, Patrick’s powerful effort hit both the bar and the post.
Real Madrid Dominate Possession
Madrid controlled the game, having 69.3% possession. This dominance allowed them to create more chances, taking 13 shots, four of which were on target.
Expected Goals (xG) Statistics
Real Madrid’s xG was 2.58, showing they were the deserved winners. Getafe’s xG was just 0.4, reflecting their lack of scoring opportunities.
Injuries Still a Concern for Real Madrid
Vinicius Jr., Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and David Alaba were all missing for Madrid due to injury. Despite these absences, Carlo Ancelotti’s side showed resilience and quality to claim the three points.
With this win, Real Madrid remain firmly in the title race, just a point behind Barcelona, and will look to keep the momentum going.