Real Madrid delivered a dominant performance against Getafe, securing a 2-0 victory that narrowed the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona.
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Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé, who had endured difficult Champions League performances earlier in the week, bounced back strongly, each contributing to the win with a goal.
The match saw Real Madrid in control for much of the game, despite a few moments of pressure from Getafe.
Player Ratings
- Thibaut Courtois (7/10): Made a few important saves in the second half to maintain his clean sheet.
- Lucas Vazquez (6/10): Got forward well, contributing in attack, and put in solid defensive work late in the game.
- Raul Asencio (8/10): Assured at the back, made key interventions, and contributed to the defensive stability.
- Antonio Rudiger (7/10): Won the penalty for Madrid’s opener and was generally solid, despite a few shaky moments.
- Fran Garcia (6/10): Quiet for much of the match but provided support when needed in the final stages.
- Dani Ceballos (7/10): A steady performance with excellent ball progression and passing accuracy.
- Federico Valverde (7/10): Played a key role in midfield, helping to hold the game together and moving forward when necessary.
- Jude Bellingham (8/10): Played a pivotal role, winning back possession, scoring the opener, and assisting Mbappé. Substituted at halftime after a clash with the goalkeeper.
- Brahim Diaz (6/10): Had little impact in the first half but found more space in the second.
- Rodrygo (6/10): Struggled to make an impact and was often hesitant in his play.
- Kylian Mbappé (7/10): Scored a brilliant goal and was much more involved after the break, though he missed several chances to score more.
Substitutes:
- Arda Guler (6/10): Didn’t have much of an impact after coming on.
- Luka Modric (7/10): Came on to calm things down in midfield and executed his role effectively.
- Carlo Ancelotti (7/10): Managed his squad well, guiding them to a comfortable victory despite several injuries.
Summary:
Bellingham and Mbappé’s contributions were key to Real Madrid’s solid win over Getafe, ensuring they stayed in touch with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Although there were moments of uncertainty, especially in the first half, the team’s overall performance was strong.
