Goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé propelled Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over Getafe, bringing them within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Bellingham opened the scoring with a penalty after Allan Nyom dragged Antonio Rüdiger to the ground during a corner routine.
The England international then set up the second goal eight minutes later, delivering a perfectly timed pass to Mbappé, who controlled the ball and calmly slotted it into the bottom corner.
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Getafe came close to equalizing when Christantus Uche spun away from Rüdiger and struck the post with a powerful effort that beat goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Substitute John Patrick also rattled the crossbar and post with a thunderous strike as Getafe pressed for a goal.
Real Madrid had chances to extend their lead, with Brahim Díaz chesting the ball down and lobbing goalkeeper David Soria, only to hit the roof of the net. Fede Valverde also forced Soria into a fine save with a low shot from the edge of the box.
Mbappé had an opportunity to add to his tally of eight league goals, rounding Soria after being sent through, but his shot from a tight angle missed the target.
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