By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp
Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 on Sunday to stay on the heels of Spanish LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
English star Jude Bellingham brought the lead to the hosts with his goal from a penalty kick in the 30th minute at Santiago Bernabeu.
Eight minutes later, French attacker Kylian Mbappe made it 2-0 for Real Madrid.
The Whites secured a vital win as arch rivals Barca got a surprise 2-1 defeat in the hands of Las Palmas on Saturday.
Barcelona top the standings with 34 points, while Real Madrid follow them one point behind and Getafe are at the 17th spot with 13 points.