Getafe, Kylian Mbappe and Madrid
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Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal as Real Madrid beat nine-man Getafe to move above reigning champions Barcelona and return to the top of La Liga.
Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net again and Vinicius Jr baited two red cards as Real Madrid beat Getafe, 1-0. Los Blancos were dragged into a rather ugly contest, but the Frenchman's second half goal saw them get the job done and go two points clear atop La Liga.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Getafe: Red Cards and Late Heroics Save Los Blancos. It took 80 minutes, but Kylian Mbappé eventually buried the winner to secure a 1–0 victory for Real Madrid in their first match back from the international break.
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