Jude Bellingham Breaks Another Incredible Ronaldo Record After Brace vs Osasuna

Jude Bellingham Breaks Another Incredible Ronaldo Record After Brace vs Osasuna

Edwin Kiplagat
updated at October 8, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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  • Jude Bellingham cannot stop scoring
  • He was on fire in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga
  • The 20-year-old scored a brace, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record in the process

Jude Bekllinghanm continues to defy expectations at Real Madrid following his incredible performance against Osasuna on Saturday, October 7.

The Englishman scored twice to help Madrid cement their place on top of La Liga with a comfortable 4-0 win at home.

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Jude Bellingham is La Liga's leading scorer this season. Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto.
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By scoring a brace, Bellingham has now scored eight La Liga games in his first eight appearances. Madrid icon Ronaldo scored seven goals in his first eight La Liga games back in 2009, per Squawka.

He opened the scoring for Madrid with a ferocious strike in the 9th minute before doubling his tally in the 54th minute. Vinicius Junior and Joselu scored the other two goals.

The 20-year-old has now scored 10 goals in 10 appearances for Madrid this season following his big-money move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, per Transfermarkt. At the end of the match, Bellingham received a standing ovation from fans.

With his eight La Liga goals, he is the current top scorer. Alvaro Morata, Joselu, Takefusa Kubo, and Robert Lewandowski have five goals each.

Take Kubo pips Bellingham to La Liga award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo beating Bellingham to La Liga's September Player of the Month Award.

Bellingham was nominated alongside other standout players, including Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo, Athletic Club’s Inaki Williams, and the promising star from Girona, Savio Oliviera.

Having recently been named Real Madrid’s Player of the Month for the second consecutive month, the England international was beaten by Takefusa Kubo who emerged as the recipient of the honour in September.

Haaland, Vinicius, Modric laud Bellingham

Sports Brief earlier reported on Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, and Luka Modric applauding Bellingham for his superb performance against Osasuna.

The England international posted a photo after the game, and his comments section was filled with players lauding him for his performance.

He is on track to have a historic first season at Real Madrid if he continues with these performances.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.