Madrid, Oct 20 – Real Madrid stayed on top of La Liga after a hard‑fought 1‑0 win at Getafe, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the only goal of the match in the 80th minute.
Mbappé’s strike was the 10th of the season, but Real’s night felt easier after Getafe defender Allan Nyom was sent off for a reckless tackle on the Frenchman just three minutes earlier. Getafe’s trouble continued when Alex Sancris also received a red card in the 84th minute for a chaotic foul on Vinícius Jr.
Elsewhere, the day saw a mix of tight finishes and surprising turns.
- Elche vs. Athletic Club: The match finished 0‑0, keeping Elche unbeaten at home. Despite a barrage of chances, Athletic’s goalkeeper Unai Simon stopped all the shots.
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Sociedad: Celta opened the score with Pablo Durán, but a red card for Carl Starfelt at the pause left them a man down for most of the second half. Carlos Soler equalised for Real at 89 minutes for a 1‑1 result.
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Levante: Jorge de Frutos made headlines by netting twice against his former side, and Alvaro Garcia added a third to seal a 3‑0 victory.
- Barcelona vs. Girona: Barcelona eked out a 2‑1 win at home. Ronald Araujo’s 93rd‑minute goal—off a Frenkie de Jong assist—pulled the win from the jaws of a draw after Pedri’s early opener and a late equaliser from Axel Witsel. Coach Hansi Flick was sent off in the final minutes, adding drama to a tight finish.
- Villarreal vs. Real Betis: The match ended 2‑2. Antony scored twice for Betis, with his second arriving in injury time after Betis had fought back from a 2‑0 deficit.
- Atletico Madrid vs. Osasuna: A single goal by Thiago Almada, set up by a superb pass from Giuliano Simeone, gave Atletico a 1‑0 home win. Osasuna’s goalkeeper Sergio Herrera made crucial saves to keep the scoreline tight.
- Mallorca vs. Sevilla: Mallorca came back from 1‑0 down thanks to quickfire goals from Mateo Juric, after Seville’s opener by Ruben Vargas. The 3‑0 edge at the end of the match was a surprise for the home side.
- Oviedo vs. Espanyol: Luiz Carrion’s new coaching team faced a 2‑0 defeat after Espanyol’s Kike Garcia and Pere Milla scored in the second half.
The weekend also featured a moment of solidarity across all fixtures: players paused for fifteen seconds to protest La Liga’s plans to move the Villarreal‑Barcelona match to Miami. This unified stand underscored growing concerns over the league’s expansion moves.
Source: ianslive
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