‘Motorcycle’ Jude Bellingham races to another Real Madrid record in win over Napoli

30.11.2023 - 08:11 thenationalnews.com

Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Jude Bellingham’s remarkable start to life at Real Madrid has surprised everyone after the England midfielder set another record on Wednesday night.

Bellingham scored Madrid’s second goal in the 4-2 win over Napoli in the Champions League, taking his tally to 15 goals in his first 16 appearances since moving to the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund.

With Tuesday’s goal at the Bernabeu, Bellingham becomes the first player to score in each of his first four Champions League appearances for Real Madrid.

The statistic is all the more impressive given both the succession of attacking greats who came before him and the fact he is essentially a central midfielder, albeit being deployed in a more advanced role.

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Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move top of La Liga but their night was tarnished when defender David Alaba suffered a serious knee injury. Carlo Ancelotti's side are a point ahead of Catalan minnows Girona, who host Alaves on Monday and will be looking to reclaim pole position. Spain's top scorer Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock for Madrid with his 13th league goal of the season before Rodrygo Goes doubled their lead. Villarreal pulled one back through Jose Luis Morales, but Brahim Diaz scored a superb solo goal to restore Madrid's advantage.

Real Madrid held as Ruibal rocket earns draw for Betis

Real Madrid’s English midfielder #5 Jude Bellingham runs with the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Betis and Real Madrid CF at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on December 9, 2023. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

Girona make a genuine title contender statement with 4-2 win at Barcelona to go top in Spain

MADRID: Girona made their strong case to be considered a genuine contender for the Spanish league title by beating Catalan rivals Barcelona 4-2 on Sunday and overtaking Real Madrid at the top of the standings.

Jude Bellingham scores again as Real Madrid held to draw at Betis

BARCELONA, Spain: Jude Bellingham kept up his great scoring form since joining Real Madrid but his strike was not enough to save the injury-hit Spanish leaders from dropping points in a 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday. The England midfielder used his chest to cushion a nifty pass from Brahim Díaz before slotting under Betis goalkeeper Rui Silva to open the scoring in the 53rd minute. Bellingham’s transformation into a clinical finisher with a league-leading 12 goals has kept Madrid at the top of the standings. He has 16 goals in 18 games between the domestic competition and the Champions League, compared to 14 goals in 42 games in all of last season for Borussia Dortmund. Betis right back Aitor Ruibal equalized in the 66th from outside the right corner of the box with a powerful looping strike that sailed past goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. The draw left Madrid atop the table, but Girona were just one point behind before they visit third-placed Barcelona on Sunday in a clash of Catalan clubs. “Ruibal scored a fantastic goal and they drew level with us.

Jude Bellingham Becomes First Real Madrid Player To Win 'Golden Boy Award'

Star English midfielder Jude Bellingham has created a milestone by becoming the first Real Madrid player to win the 'Golden Boy Award' in Turin on Tuesday. The 'Golden Boy Award' is given to the best footballer under 21 years of age playing at a European club. The 20-year-old made his place from a list of 25 finalists, including his Los Blancos teammate Arda Guler. Following his win, Bellingham said that he has big goals in his life, and to win as many trophies as possible. He added that there is a lot of pressure on both the Real Madrid and England National Team, but still, he is happy to represent both the big names. The star midfielder further dedicated the trophy to his country and the Spanish club.

Rodrygo strikes again as Madrid catch Girona with Granada win

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #11 Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Granada FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 1, 2023. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)