Mbappe brings Real Madrid to victory over Getafe in La Liga

October 20, 2025 / 8:59 AM

Sharjah24: French striker Kylian Mbappe led Real Madrid to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Getafe in the seventh round of the Spanish La Liga. Mbappe scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute, giving his team three vital points that lifted them back to the top of the table.

The goal was Mbappe’s 10th in the league, keeping him at the top of the scoring chart. It also marked his 11th consecutive goal for club and country. The Frenchman now leads the UEFA Champions League scoring list as well, with six goals, emphasising his exceptional form ahead of important upcoming fixtures.

Real Madrid back on top before El Clásico

With the win, Real Madrid moved up to 24 points, two clear of rivals Barcelona, who narrowly beat Girona 2-1 on Saturday. The two giants will face each other in a crucial El Clásico next Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, in a match that could influence the early title race.

European test ahead

Before the much-anticipated showdown, Madrid will host Juventus on Wednesday in the Champions League group stage, aiming to sustain their strong momentum both domestically and in Europe.