Real Madrid Secures Narrow Victory Over Getafe with Mbappé’s Late Goal

Real Madrid clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum on October 19, 2025, a result that propelled them back to the top of the LaLiga standings. The decisive moment came in the 80th minute, when Kylian Mbappé netted the winner, continuing his prolific form and marking his 50th goal of the year for club and country—a milestone he previously reached in 2023 with Paris Saint-Germain. The match unfolded as a tactical battle, with Getafe employing a disciplined back five and physical approach, committing 27 fouls throughout the night. Despite controlling 76% of possession and registering 23 shots (10 on target), Real Madrid were held at bay for much of the contest. Getafe’s resilience nearly earned them a draw, but two late red cards shifted the momentum decisively in Madrid’s favor. Allan Nyom’s introduction proved catastrophic for Getafe, as he was dismissed less than a minute after entering for a reckless foul on Vinícius Júnior. Almost instantly, Arda Güler found Mbappé, who turned sharply and finished off the post. Getafe’s night worsened when Álex Sancris received his second yellow card in the 84th minute—also for a foul on Vinícius—reducing the hosts to nine men. Substitute Vinícius Júnior’s impact was immediate, with his pace and dribbling drawing both dismissals and tilting the game in Madrid’s favor. However, Getafe nearly snatched a late equalizer, forcing Thibaut Courtois into a crucial stoppage-time save to secure the three points for Los Blancos. Statistically, Real Madrid’s dominance was evident—finishing with 1.96 expected goals (xG) to Getafe’s 0.48, and an 87% pass completion rate. Jude Bellingham stood out in midfield, creating the most chances and winning the most duels, while Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga anchored the center effectively. Mbappé, named Player of the Match, continued his campaign for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, now with 15 LaLiga goals this season. The result means Xabi Alonso’s Madrid leapfrog Barcelona by two points ahead of next weekend’s much-anticipated Clásico. Historically, the head-to-head is lopsided, with Real Madrid holding 24 wins to Getafe’s two and two draws. For Getafe, Luis Milla continues to lead the league in big chances created, while Adrián Liso leads the squad in shots on target per match. Next up for Real Madrid is a Champions League showdown with Juventus before hosting Barcelona. For a full breakdown of the match’s statistics and player ratings, visit Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Getafe: Red Cards and Late Heroics Save Los Blancos. To explore live stats, lineups, and head-to-head records, check Getafe vs Real Madrid – FotMob.