Real Madrid closes gap on Barcelona with a solid 2-0 win

Real Madrid capitalized on Barcelona’s stumble against Las Palmas with a convincing 2-0 victory over Getafe at the Santiago Bernabéu. goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé secured the three points for Los Blancos, bringing them within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona, who have now dropped points in three consecutive matches.

Bellingham breaks the deadlock

The match was tightly contested in the opening stages, with Real Madrid struggling to break down Getafe’s defense. however, the breakthrough came in the 30th minute when Antonio Rüdiger was held back in the box by Allan Nyom. despite the foul, referee Alejandro Hernández opted not to issue a second yellow card to Nyom. Jude Bellingham stepped up and confidently converted the penalty, giving Real Madrid a crucial lead.

Mbappé doubles the advantage

Just seven minutes later, Kylian Mbappé doubled Real Madrid’s advantage. after receiving a perfectly timed through ball from Bellingham, the French forward fired a precise shot from 20 yards into the far corner, leaving Getafe’s goalkeeper with no chance. the Bernabéu erupted as Los Blancos took a commanding 2-0 lead into halftime.

Second-half chances but no additional goals

The second half saw Getafe briefly threaten, with Christantus Uche hitting the post just before the hour mark. Real Madrid, however, remained in control and continued to create chances. Mbappé had a golden opportunity to score his second goal of the match in the 75th minute but inexplicably missed an open net. Fran García also came close to extending the lead, but his outside-foot attempt drifted wide.

Title race heats up

With this win, Real Madrid narrows Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to just one point. notably, Los Blancos have a game in hand, meaning they could potentially overtake their archrivals in the coming weeks. Barcelona’s recent struggles, including their 1-2 loss to Las Palmas, have opened the door for Real Madrid to challenge for the top spot. As the season progresses, the pressure mounts on both sides, and the title race promises to remain fiercely contested. for now, Real Madrid can take satisfaction in a solid performance and a crucial victory that keeps their La Liga hopes alive.