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Real Madrid beat Getafe to go within one point of Barcelona.
Real Madrid had a dominant outing, but only won by the two goals, as they cut the distance behind Barcelona to only one point.
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key match details
Getafe had frustrated Real Madrid in the opening exchanges, limiting them to scarce opportunities. However, the game's trajectory shifted dramatically when Antonio Rudiger was hauled down in the box by Allan Nyom, prompting the referee to point to the spot.
Bellingham, tasked with taking the penalty, displayed ice-cool composure as he slotted the ball past Soria. This seemed to galvanize team, as Mbappe soon made it two, unleashing a wicked finish from Bellingham's through ball to double Real's advantage.
Getafe breathed a collective sigh of relief early in the second half when the referee overturned his initial penalty decision against Juan Berrocal following a VAR review. The visitors then launched a rare foray forward, with Nigerian star Christantus Uche smashing a shot against the post as the hour mark approached.
Real Madrid, however, remained the more likely side to score again. Mbappe inexplicably failed to add to his tally with the goal at his mercy, one of the three big chances he missed in the match.
Still, Real Madrid were triumphant, and moved back in second, displacing cross-town foes Atletico Madrid and moving within touching distance of eternal rivals and league leaders Barcelona.
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