Jude Bellingham Scores 'Coldest' Penalty in Real Madrid’s Win Over Getafe

• Jude Bellingham converted a beautiful penalty as Real Madrid recorded a 2-0 win over Getafe on Sunday afternoon
• The Englishman was substituted at halftime during Sunday’s La Liga match against Getafe due to "a neck issue
• Real Madrid’s next challenge comes on Wednesday against Athletic Club, followed by a Saturday trip to Girona in La Liga

Real Madrid are closing the gap on Barcelona for the third straight matchday, capitalising on the Catalans’ loss to Las Palmas just 24 hours earlier.

The Spanish giants took the lead in their derby clash against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Jude Bellingham delivering a moment of brilliance from the penalty spot in the 30th minute.

Antonio Rudiger earned Real Madrid a crucial penalty after being brought down by Allan Nyom in the box, under the nose of the referee.

The incident gave Madrid an opportunity to take control of the match, and Bellingham confidently stepped up to the spot.

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Amid some debate over whether Kylian Mbappé should take the penalty, it was the Englishman who stepped up.

With a hop, skip, and a composed strike down the middle, Bellingham calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side dominated early possession without troubling Getafe goalkeeper David Soria, but Bellingham’s goal puts them firmly on course to narrow the gap with Barcelona.

The former Dortmund star was substituted at the interval of Sunday's La Liga clash with Getafe due to "a problem in his neck.

Mbappe doubles the lead

Mbappé didn’t have to wait long to find the back of the net, as just eight minutes later, Bellingham delivered a perfectly threaded pass.

The Frenchman's composed strike from outside the box clipped the post on its way in, marking his eighth La Liga goal of the season.

What's next for Real Madrid?

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Per Eurosport, Real Madrid’s next challenge comes on Wednesday against Athletic Club, followed by a Saturday trip to Girona in La Liga.

Meanwhile, Getafe will focus on midweek Copa del Rey action against fourth-tier Orihuela before facing fellow relegation battlers Espanyol.

Mbappe spotted in awkward tunnel moment

As earlier reported by YEN.com.gh Mbappe was caught in an awkward moment with Jude Bellingham in the tunnel at Anfield.

The English midfield sensation seemed to completely ignore the French forward during a conversation between Madrid players.

Source: YEN.com.gh