"Kylian Mbappé continued his rampant form at the start of the LaLiga season to lead Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory on Sunday and retake top spot in the table. The game hinged on a bizarre turn of events in the second half when Getafe's Allan Nyom was sent off for a silly foul on Vinícius Júnior less than a minute after coming into the game for Kiko Femenía, who was already on a yellow card."
"Mbappé scored seconds after substitute Nyom was sent off, netting his 50th goal of 2025 for club and country -- a feat he managed in 2023 while playing for Paris Saint-Germain. Getafe finished the game with nine players when Álex Sancris was shown his second yellow of the game in the 84th minute."
"Vinícius did not start the game, but his introduction shortly after halftime drastically changed the dynamic of the contest, in particular drawing the fouls that led to the dismissal of both Nyom and Sancris. Madrid needed Thibaut Courtois to make a big save in second-half stoppage time to preserve the win as Getafe nearly stole a point late on despite being down two players."
Kylian Mbappé's strike secured a 1-0 win for Real Madrid and moved the club back to the top of the LaLiga table. The match turned after substitute Allan Nyom was sent off for a foul on Vinícius Júnior less than a minute after entering the field, with Mbappé scoring seconds later. Mbappé's goal marked his 50th of 2025 for club and country. Getafe were reduced to nine men when Álex Sancris received a second yellow late in the match. Thibaut Courtois made a crucial stoppage-time save to preserve the victory. Real Madrid face Juventus and Barcelona next.
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