Jude Bellingham continued his stellar form by scoring a brace to help Real Madrid come from behind and defeat Barcelona 2-1, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga.
Jude Bellingham continued his sensational form to become the protagonist in the El Clásico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.
The English star scored a brace against Marc-Andre ter Stegen, leading Real Madrid to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory in the 10th round of La Liga.
In this match, Real Madrid conceded an early goal in the 6th minute due to a defensive error, with Ilkay Gundogan finding the net for Barcelona.
The White Herons even faced immense pressure and numerous difficulties against the home team’s high-intensity pressing style of play.
However, during challenging moments, Jude Bellingham always found a way to shine and help Real Madrid secure victories this season.
[Real Madrid maintains winning streak, reclaiming the top spot from Barcelona]
In the 68th minute, Bellingham unleashed a powerful long-range strike, placing the ball into the top corner of Barcelona’s goal, equalizing the scoreline 1-1 for Real Madrid.
Then, in the 90+2nd minute, the English star calmly tapped the ball into the net from close range, completing the stunning comeback with a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.
This dramatic victory propelled Real Madrid to the top of La Liga this season with 28 points, level with Girona but ahead on goal difference.
On the other hand, Xavi’s Barcelona finally suffered their first defeat and currently sit in third place with 24 points.
As for Bellingham individually, he deservedly earned the title of the best player in his first-ever El Clásico match.
Prior to this, Jude Bellingham had already impressed in his debut Champions League match and also found the back of the net.
In this season, Bellingham has amassed 10 goals in La Liga, taking his overall tally to 13 across all competitions.