Mbappé’s Late Strike and a Dramatic Sending-Off Propel Real Madrid to 1-0 Win at Getafe
In a tense La Liga encounter at the Estadio Coliseum on Sunday, Real Madrid edged out Getafe 1-0, thanks to a decisive strike from Kylian Mbappé and a dramatic collapse in discipline from the hosts.
The game remained goalless until the 80th minute when Mbappé converted a pass from Arda Güler to break the deadlock.
That goal came shortly after a major turning point: Getafe’s substitute Allan Nyom was shown a straight red card less than a minute after entering the field, for a foul on Real’s Vinícius Júnior.
The home side’s troubles were compounded when Álex Sancris picked up a second yellow card in the 84th minute, reducing Getafe to nine men.
Key Points
Real Madrid’s performance was less fluent than expected, but they asserted their dominance via possession and pressure, owning around 76 % of the ball compared to Getafe’s ~24 %.
The match-winning moment hinged on the red card to Nyom and the subsequent goal from Mbappé. Once Getafe were down to ten men, Madrid capitalised.
From Getafe’s perspective, the night quickly unraveled: what might have been a fight for a point became a damage-control exercise after the two dismissals.
With the three points, Real Madrid moved to the top of La Liga ahead of their impending El Clásico against FC Barcelona.
Getafe now sit mid-table, facing questions about their defensive discipline and ability to manage big games.
Manager Reactions
Real’s boss Xabi Alonso praised Mbappé’s impact and the team’s resilience, noting that while the scoreline was tight, the victory was vital.
Meanwhile, Getafe coach José Bordalás was far less diplomatic, lambasting the red card decision and its timing, suggesting the officials’ call changed the game’s complexion.
Looking Ahead
Real Madrid will now turn their attention to the Champions League and next weekend’s El Clásico, buoyed by their narrow but crucial win. Getafe, for their part, must regroup quickly if they’re to salvage the season from a poor run at home that has seen few real positives lately.