Real Madrid tops La Liga defeating nine-man Getafe 1-0

Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga ahead of their upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona. Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute, assisted by Arda Guler, capitalizing on Getafe being reduced to nine players after two red cards for Allan Nyom and Alex Sancris. The match was marked by Real Madrid's control of possession and persistent pressure, with Vinicius Junior's introduction in the second half significantly impacting the game by drawing fouls that led to the dismissals of Getafe players. Getafe's disciplined defensive setup and goalkeeper David Soria's multiple saves kept the game goalless for much of the match, while Real Madrid's coach Xabi Alonso praised the collective effort, highlighting the performances of Vinicius Junior, Arda Guler, and Eduardo Camavinga. Despite losing the numerical advantage briefly due to a lapse, Real Madrid's mental toughness and tactical adjustments helped them secure the win. The result puts Real Madrid two points ahead of Barcelona, setting a positive tone for their forthcoming derby.