Jude Bellingham, an even greater hero for Real Madrid with a late goal against Celta Vigo on Friday night.
The 20-year-old England international nodded with nine minutes left to continue Real’s best start to the season. He has now scored four passes in his first three La Liga games, becoming the first player to achieve the feat for Real. since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.
What makes Bellingham’s luck all the more remarkable is that all of Real’s first matches were played away from the Bernabeu. Renovation work is underway at the well-known stadium, and the midfielder will make his home debut against Getafe next Saturday.
Real signed Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a £88. 5m contract earlier this summer after beating most of Europe’s smartest clubs, adding Liverpool. “Love a late winner, 3/3,” he tweeted Bellingham. Es time to see my new home.
Bellingham, who was not known for his goals in Germany, scored on his La Liga debut against Athletic Bilbao, helping Real to a 2-0 win. He then scored his first brace for the Spanish giants to help them in a goal against Almeria. , winning 3-1.
Bellingham emerged as a false opponent against Celta Vigo, with Carlo Ancelotti making the most of his attacking talents. Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni played deeper roles, with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo on the wings.
The Englishman strangely fills the void left by Karim Benzema after his summer stint at Al-Ittihad, Saudi champions of the Pro League. “It’s crazy, I don’t know what to say,” Real defender David Alaba said after Bellingham’s new exploits. “I’m speechless. “
Ancelotti is also very happy with Bellingham. ” It was not a victory based only on quality, but also on commitment,” the Real coach told reporters after the match. “Bellingham is doing very well, he keeps scoring and giving contrition to the team. team. “
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Bellingham’s very good form in Spain is the definitive bankruptcy of his remarkable career. The youngster rose through the ranks at Birmingham City and made 41 league appearances in the 2019/20 campaign to be named EFL Young Player of the Season.
Everyone knew then that Bellingham was special, while Manchester United were looking to sign him. However, it is thinking about what he has achieved since his breakthrough in the West Midlands. He made an ambitious resolution in July 2020 by joining Dortmund as a teenager.
Bellingham had three brilliant years in Germany, winning the German Cup and moving extraordinarily close to the Bundesliga category, with the final day of last season remaining. However, he is destined to win many trophies at club level and abroad.
It’s unclear whether Bellingham will continue to play such a complex role. Ancelotti added: “Goals are not his greatest quality, but he is doing well. He’s wise with the ball, he’s wise and his timing is wise. He has a lot of talent in front of the surface. “
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