Real Madrid have secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages after defeating Getafe 2-1 at home on Sunday afternoon.

The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at Santiago Bernabeu, with the home side looking to secure all three points and continue their title challenge.

Brendan Rodgers' side were made to work hard for the win, but they eventually broke the deadlock through Vinicius Junior's header in the 64th minute.

However, Getafe refused to go down without a fight and managed to level the scores just before half-time through a penalty from Carlos Bacca.

Despite this, Real Madrid were able to hold on and secure a crucial win that sees them move into second place in La Liga behind Barcelona.

Zinedine Zidane, who took over as manager earlier this season, has been praised for his leadership and tactical acumen, and it was clear to see why on Sunday.

He made some changes to his team during the break and they were rewarded with success as they went on to seal the win.

It was a dominant display from the home side, with Bellingham providing the goal that put them ahead and Zidane showing why he is such a respected figure in the game.

Overall, it was a solid performance from Real Madrid and one that will give them plenty of confidence heading into the rest of the season. They now face a tough run of fixtures, but with their form so far this season, there is no reason why they cannot finish the job and retain their league title.