Real Madrid knew what they were doing when they decided to splash $110 million on Jude Bellingham in the last transfer window. The plan was to add the young Englishman to a group of young midfielders comprised of other youngsters like Tchouameni, Camavinga, Brahim Diaz, and Fede Valverde.
Bellingham, against all odds, has been the most productive, not just of the midfield department, but of the entire squad. Now Jude Bellingham has returned from an injury layoff to score another goal to break some records set by the great Alfredo Di Stefano and Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid.
Jude Bellingham surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid record
The phrase ‘let kids be kids’ is usually used when great expectations are placed on young people who are supposed to be allowed to develop at their own pace. Well, this is not the case with Jude Bellingham. He understands the pressure that comes with carrying a $110 million price tag, and he’s delivering every cent of that whenever he turns up for Real Madrid.
Bellingham returned to the squad after sitting out a few weeks due to a shoulder injury he suffered in the club’s Champions League game against Braga some weeks ago. His second-half effort against Cadiz to extend Real Madrid’s lead to 3-0 was his 14th of the season, which was enough to break the record set by Cristiano Ronaldo for the club.
The Portuguese legend held the joint record for the most goals scored in the first 15 games of a season for Real Madrid alongside Alfredo Di Stefano with 13 goals each. However, Jude Bellingham broke this record when he scored his 14th goal of the season against Cadiz, his 11th in the Spanish La Liga this season, which makes him the league’s top goal scorer.
Real Madrid, who have suffered injuries to key players, are top of the La Liga table, at least until Girona play their league game tonight.
Jude Bellingham seals Real Madrid’s win over Cadiz
Real Madrid went into the Cadiz game as the second-best in the league, with one point behind Girona. However, the Los Blancos ended the matchday at the summit of the La Liga table, although a win for Girona tonight would send them back to being one point behind.
Despite Cadiz showing early signs of resilience, Real Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo in the 14th minute. It was the perfect response for the Brazilian, who suffered racial abuse in the aftermath of Brazil’s loss to Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
Madrid held on, with goalkeeper Lunin making a good save to keep Los Blancos ahead. Another goal came through Rodrygo in the 64th minute. The Englishman would also get his own goal in the 74th minute after providing the assist for Rodrygo’s first goal, as he made it 3-0 to send Real Madrid top of the La Liga table.
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