Mbappé’s late dagger: Real Madrid reclaim La Liga top with a 1-0 win over Getafe
19 October 2025
Match Recap
Real Madrid edged Getafe 1-0 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday, with Mbappé’s 80th-minute strike delivering the decisive moment and securing a hard-fought victory in La Liga.
Madrid climbed to 24 points, reclaiming first place from Barcelona, who had briefly topped the table after their dramatic win against Girona. Getafe remain on 11 points, sitting mid-table as the season continues to unfold.
Impact and Standings
The result reinforces Madrid’s fine form this season and strengthens their position at the table’s summit ahead of the Clasico. Barcelona sit second with 22 points, two behind Madrid, who have eight wins from nine league games and a solid goal difference of 20-9.
Key Moments
Madrid began with sustained pressure, controlling the midfield and creating several chances. Mbappé tested Getafe’s goalkeeper Soria early and again later in the half as Madrid searched for a breakthrough.
Inside the box, Madrid’s attacking threat remained persistent, and the deadlock finally broke in the 80th minute through a well-executed finish by Mbappé after a precise set-up from a teammate, finding the net beyond Soria’s reach.
Late drama arrived when Getafe substitute Neom received a straight red card after a high tackle on Vinícius, trimming Getafe to ten men and giving Madrid extra impetus to defend their lead as the clock wound down.
Madrid’s victory extends their nine-game run to eight wins and a solitary defeat, with a goal tally of 20 scored and 9 conceded. They now look forward to the Clasico against Barcelona on the 26th of the month, a fixture loaded with narrative and pressure.
Mercifully for Madrid fans, the result kept Barcelona at arm’s length for another week, even as the Catalan side remain in the second spot with 22 points and eyes on reclaiming top spot soon.
Real Madrid’s performance underlined their attacking aptitude and tactical discipline as they pressed throughout the match, maintaining control and earning a deserved victory that could prove pivotal as the season unfolds.
Sniper-style punchlines to close: Real Madrid scored with surgical precision—one shot, one smile, and a lot of red flashes from the Getafe supporters. Getafe defended so tightly that even the ball needed a passport to cross the line.
