La Liga: Real Madrid close on Barcelona with 2-0 win over Getafe
Real Madrid secured their third consecutive La Liga victory with a 2-0 win over Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite not being at their best form, Carlo Ancelotti’s side showed composure and class to keep pace in the title race.
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The breakthrough came in the 30th minute when Antonio Rudiger was pulled down by Allan Nyom inside the box, leading to a penalty.
Jude Bellingham stepped up confidently to convert, maintaining his impressive form this season.
Minutes later, Bellingham turned creator, delivering a through ball to Kylian Mbappe, who showed his trademark finishing with a curling strike into the far corner.
Although Real Madrid sought to extend their lead in the second half, the two-goal cushion proved sufficient.
The win places Los Blancos just one point behind league leaders Barcelona, with a game in hand, keeping the title race alive.