Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in the LaLiga standings with a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday. The tense match was decided by a single goal from Kylian Mbappe, who once again proved to be the difference-maker for the Spanish giants.
The turning point came when Getafe substitute Allan Nyom was shown a red card less than a minute after entering the pitch. Real Madrid quickly capitalized on the advantage as Mbappe found the back of the net moments later, marking his 50th goal of 2025 for both club and country.
Getafe’s troubles deepened when Álex Sancris received his second yellow card in the 84th minute, reducing the home side to nine men. Despite the disadvantage, they came close to equalizing in stoppage time, but Thibaut Courtois pulled off a crucial save to protect Madrid’s lead.
The result sees Los Blancos move to 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona, setting up a highly anticipated El Clásico showdown next Sunday. The win also extended Real Madrid’s impressive run of form as they continue to chase domestic glory.
With Mbappe’s unstoppable form and the team’s defensive resilience, Real Madrid look set to maintain pressure on their title rivals as the season unfolds.
