Real Madrid returned to the LaLiga summit with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum, extending their dominance over their neighbours to eight consecutive victories.
It was far from a vintage performance from Los Blancos, who struggled to break down a disciplined Getafe side for much of the night.
Kylian Mbappe saw two efforts saved by David Soria and another drift narrowly wide, while Rodrygo was also denied from a tight angle.
The hosts even went close through Alex Sancris’ volley, which whistled just past the post.
Xabi Alonso introduced Vinicius Junior at halftime to inject urgency, but Madrid still found clear chances hard to come by.
Getafe looked dangerous on the counter before the game turned dramatically in the final minutes.
Substitute Allan Nyom was sent off seconds after coming on for striking Vinicius off the ball, and Madrid immediately capitalised.
Mbappe, relentless as ever, finally broke through with a powerful close-range finish that Soria could not keep out.
Getafe’s woes deepened moments later when Alex was dismissed for a second yellow card, leaving the hosts with nine men and no way back.
The victory keeps Madrid two points clear at the top after nine matchdays, while Getafe stay marooned in mid-table.
