Jude Bellingham Sets New Real Madrid Record With a Spectacular Brace Against Barcelona

Jude Bellingham Sets New Real Madrid Record With a Spectacular Brace Against Barcelona

Ero Samson
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Real Madrid and Barcelona squared off for the first instalment of El Clasico
  • Los Blancos secured a victory courtesy of midfielder Jude Bellingham
  • The young midfielder, with his brace, has set a new record for the La Liga club

"Hey Jude!" remains the enduring anthem of the football world. The Beatles' iconic 1968 hit has been thrust back into the spotlight thanks to the remarkable talents of Real Madrid's sensational midfielder, Jude Bellingham.

The 20-year-old prodigy continues to silence his critics with his relentless goalscoring prowess. Once again, he played a pivotal role as Carlo Ancelotti's squad clawed their way back from behind to secure a crucial victory against their arch-rivals, Barcelona.

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Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the La Liga match against FC Barcelona. Image: Alex Caparros.
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According to Sports Illustrated's report, Bellingham showcased his skill with a spectacular long-range strike in the 68th minute, levelling the score for Madrid. He later sealed the deal with another clinical finish, courtesy of an assist from the veteran Luka Modric in the 92nd minute, securing all three points for Los Blancos.

The former Borussia Dortmund star, who has now found the back of the net 13 times in as many appearances for the La Liga club according to data courtesy of Whoscored, further etched his name into the annals of history. He set an unprecedented record at Real Madrid with his performance at the Estadio Luis Companys.

Bellingham sets Real Madrid record

As reported by Squawka, the young midfielder achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player in Real Madrid's 121-year history to score on his club debut, his UEFA Champions League debut, and his El Clasico debut.

Bellingham has seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the Spanish capital and continues to dazzle observers globally. Many pundits have hailed him as the best player in the world in his current form.

The English midfielder, who remains of paramount importance to his team, is poised to maintain his scintillating form at Real Madrid. He also harbours aspirations of achieving numerous successes with the illustrious club.

Bellingham clinches another award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Jude Bellingham continues to silence his critics while consistently impressing fans in the heart of the Spanish capital.

The former Borussia Dortmund sensation, whose high-profile move from the German club was initially met with scepticism, has seamlessly integrated into the ranks of Los Blancos.

His string of explosive showings in the Spanish capital earned him both the La Liga Player of the Month and Real Madrid Player of the Month awards in his inaugural month at Los Blancos.

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Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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