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Mbappé Strikes Late as Real Madrid Beat Nine-Man Getafe to Reclaim LaLiga Lead

Vinícius Júnior's cameo tilted the match, drawing the dismissals that opened the door for the winner.

Overview

  • Kylian Mbappé scored in the 80th minute from an Arda Güler pass for his 10th league goal and 11th straight game with a goal, and Thibaut Courtois saved in stoppage time to secure the 1-0 win.
  • Getafe were reduced to 10 men when Allan Nyom received a straight red less than a minute after coming on for an off-the-ball foul on Vinícius Júnior.
  • Álex Sancris was later sent off for a second booking, leaving the hosts with nine players for the closing stages.
  • The victory moved Real Madrid two points clear of Barcelona at the top, with Juventus visiting in midweek before the season’s first Clásico.
  • Xabi Alonso said Vinícius “provoked the cards,” while José Bordalás criticized the winger’s behavior; Alonso added Courtois felt fine and David Alaba’s calf tightness will be assessed.