In a thrilling home debut for Real Madrid in LaLiga this season, Jude Bellingham once again proved to be the matchwinner as he secured a last-minute 2-1 victory against Getafe. The talented England midfielder, who has quickly become a fan favorite and a talisman for the team, scored his fifth goal in just his fourth game since joining Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.
Madrid currently sits at the top of the table with a perfect record of 12 points from four games, boasting a five-point lead over Atletico Madrid, Girona, and Barcelona, who have yet to play this weekend. Cadiz also secured a 3-1 victory over Villarreal on Friday.
Getafe took the lead in the 11th minute through Borja Mayoral, capitalizing on a mistake by defender Fran García. However, Madrid’s goalkeeper, David Soria, made a series of remarkable saves to keep Getafe in the lead until halftime. His acrobatic efforts included a clearance with his shoulder outside the box, a one-handed save from Luka Modric’s close-range header, and a reflex stop with his left foot to deny Joselu’s point-blank strike.
Madrid’s players expressed their frustration with some refereeing decisions in the first half, particularly regarding a potential penalty that was initially given as a foul on Bellingham but later revoked after a VAR review showed no infringement.
However, Madrid came back stronger in the second half, and Joselu equalized in the 47th minute from a loose ball inside the six-yard box.
Despite hitting the woodwork three times, Madrid maintained relentless pressure on Getafe, leaving the near sold-out Santiago Bernabeu disappointed. The iconic stadium, currently undergoing a 900 million euro renovation project, showcased its impressive new retractable roof on a rainy day in the Spanish capital.
Rodrygo had several missed opportunities, and Soria continued to make fantastic saves until Bellingham, currently the top scorer in LaLiga, capitalized on a rebound off the keeper to secure the winning goal. The rebound came after Lucas Vázquez struck a powerful shot from distance that Soria couldn’t hold onto.
Following the victory, Joselu expressed his delight, stating, “Winning always tastes good. The Bernabeu crowd has been incredible and has truly pushed us. We earned three valuable points, making it four wins out of four games.”
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