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    Jude Bellingham matches another Cristiano Ronaldo record

    Emma TeeBy No Comments3 Mins Read

    • Jude Bellingham scores yet again to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record

    Jude Bellingham matches another Cristiano Ronaldo record
    Jude Bellingham matches another Cristiano Ronaldo record

    Jude Bellingham continued his impressive goal-scoring form, notching his 16th goal in 18 games across all competitions. However, his goal couldn’t secure a victory for Real Madrid, as they settled for a draw against Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis.

    Bellingham’s remarkable league record stands at 12 goals in 14 games, mirroring Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievements in his first season. He joins the ranks of legendary La Liga strikers, achieving a feat similar to Ronaldo Nazario during his lone season at Barcelona and Robert Lewandowski’s performance for Real Madrid last season. Despite his stellar contribution, Real Madrid couldn’t secure a win as Aitor Ruibal equalized with a long-distance shot.

    The match remained in the balance, and Betis even had a chance to clinch victory with a late attack, but Andriy Lunin’s save denied Chadi Riyad’s header.

    Real Madrid had to wait until the 53rd minute for Bellingham to break the deadlock. His goal showcased his ability to unlock Betis’ defense, making a perfectly timed diagonal run after playing the ball into Brahim Diaz. The subsequent celebration in front of Betis fans highlighted the significance of Bellingham’s performance in one of Spain’s iconic stadiums.

    While often labeled a midfielder, Bellingham showcased versatility, playing as Madrid’s de facto center-forward. Despite his attacking role, he displayed the work ethic of a midfielder and finished the goal with the finesse expected from a seasoned striker.

    The anticipated script for Real Madrid to dominate the remainder of the game took an unexpected turn when Betis, fueled by Aitor Ruibal’s determination, thwarted their plans. Following a high-loss of possession by Carlo Ancelotti’s team, Betis seized the opportunity to counter-attack.

    Willian Jose passed the ball to Betis’ right back, who hadn’t scored since May 2021. Madrid allowed him too much space, and Ruibal capitalized on the opportunity, delivering a stunning strike that beat Andriy Lunin – arguably the best goal of his career. This spectacular goal reinvigorated Betis, leveling the playing field.

    Real Madrid found themselves deflated by the unexpected comeback and faced a moment of peril when former Madrid midfielder Isco headed Luis Henrique’s effort onto the post. The missed opportunity added drama to the match, and Betis almost took the lead.

    Real Madrid, shaken but not defeated, responded to the scare. Rodrygo capitalized on Bellingham’s pass, dribbled past defenders, and set up Joselu, whose shot narrowly missed the target. Bellingham, a key orchestrator, nearly set up another late chance for Rodrygo, but Chadi Riad intercepted the pass brilliantly. Betis’ defender had another late attempt, but Lunin’s save denied the potential winner.