Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory against Getafe in the Madrid derby during the 15th round of La Liga. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a penalty, chosen as the taker following Kylian Mbappé’s missed spot-kick earlier in the week against Liverpool. Eight minutes later, Mbappé doubled Real’s lead with a stunning finish, assisted by Bellingham. The French forward partially redeemed himself for recent misses but squandered additional chances in the match.
Carlo Ancelotti clarified the team’s penalty hierarchy after the match, stating: “Today was Bellingham or Mbappé. And Bellingham was chosen to take it. When there was Vinícius, it’s between Mbappé and Vini.”
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Real Madrid took advantage of Barcelona’s slip-up against Las Palmas on Saturday and reduced the Catalans’ lead at the top to just a single point, and also have a game in hand. The victory marked Real’s third consecutive clean sheet in La Liga. Getafe came close to scoring twice, hitting the post on both occasions, but their inability to convert chances left them empty-handed. The team currently sits in 17th place, level on 13 points with Espanyol, who is in the drop zone.
Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid are set to offer Raul Asencio a new contract, impressed by his performances this season. Asencio, who transitioned from the club’s B team to stepping up for injured first-team players, has exceeded expectations. The new deal, which will include a higher salary, reflects the club’s satisfaction with his contributions. His current contract runs until June 2026, but Los Blancos are eager to secure his future long-term.