REAL MADRID SECURE COMFORTABLE 2-0 WIN OVER GETAFE

Real Madrid secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Getafe, with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scoring the goals. The victory moves Real Madrid within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side having a game in hand.

BELLINGHAM OPENS SCORING FROM PENALTY SPOT

Bellingham opened the scoring in the 30th minute from the penalty spot, after Antonio Rudiger was brought down in the box by Allan Nyom. The English midfielder’s composed finish from 12 yards gave Getafe goalkeeper, David Soria, no chance.

MBAPPE DOUBLES REAL MADRID’S LEAD

Mbappe then doubled Real Madrid’s lead in the 38th minute, courtesy of a precise pass from Bellingham. The French forward’s composed finish from the outside of the box went in off the post, securing his eighth La Liga goal of the season.

REAL MADRID DOMINATE POSSESSION

The match saw Real Madrid dominate possession, with 65% of the ball, and outshoot Getafe 15-6. Real Madrid’s defense looked solid throughout the match, restricting Getafe to just a few chances.

GETAFE STRUGGLE TO CREATE CHANCES

Getafe, on the other hand, struggled to create chances, with their best opportunity coming from a set piece. The visitors’ lack of clinical finishing ultimately cost them the match.

POST-MATCH REACTION

After the match, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s performance, saying, “I’m delighted with the win and the performance. We played some great football, and the goals were well-deserved.”

Getafe manager, Quique Sánchez Flores, on the other hand, was disappointed with his team’s display, saying, “We didn’t start well, and we didn’t react well to going behind. We need to improve our performance and get back to winning ways.”

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