On the morning of August 20, Real Madrid rookie Jude Bellingham continued to impress when scoring a double goal, helping the “White Vultures” upstream to defeat Almeria 3-1 in the match in the second round of La Liga, season 2023 – 2024.
As a guest at Almeria, Real Madrid is not expected to have many difficulties in winning all 3 points. However, the visitors’ ambitions were tested right in the 3rd minute when Sergio Arribas received Lucas Robertone’s cross from the left, surprisingly headed the net of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
Almeria suddenly opened the scoring in the 3rd minute
Soon to receive a goal, but Real is still calm to organize attacking situations. Jude Bellingham once again showed that he is adapting quickly to the new team. The English midfielder not only combined well with Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr in the 4-4-2 formation of coach Carlo Ancelotti, but he also directly brought home the equalizer. In the 18th minute, from a messy situation in the penalty area of Almeria, the ball suddenly found Jude Bellingham’s position. The 20-year-old quickly cushioned the ball from close range, bringing the game to the starting line.
Not stopping there, in the 60th minute, Jude Bellingham defeated goalkeeper Luis Maximiano for the second time. Starting from the ball on the left wing, Toni Kroos had a convenient pass for Jude Bellingham to run smartly, heading the net to Almeria. Notably, this was Jude Bellingham’s 3rd goal after only 2 appearances in La Liga.
Jude Bellingham has 3 goals in 2 games in La Liga
In the 73rd minute, Vinicius Jr closed the impressive comeback of Real Madrid with a beautiful cut, sending the ball straight into the high corner, not giving goalkeeper Luis Maximiano any chance to save.
After the match, Vinicius gave many compliments when asked about Jude Bellingham. Vinicius said: “I had a bit of luck when I scored my first goal of the tournament. Jude Bellingham is also showing good form.
We have to continue like this, always win. I hope the connection with Jude Bellingham will develop as I did with Karim Benzema to help Real score many goals.”
Vinicius Jr also scored his first goal of the season
The home team Almeria, Iddrisu Baba and Robertone also had many delicious situations in front of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin’s goal. However, in a bad day, the home team’s strikers could not score any more goals.
The 3-1 victory upstream helps Real Madrid have 6 points after 2 matches. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s students hold the first place in the rankings. In round 3, “White Vulture” will continue to play away from home when having to be a guest on Celta Vigo’s field.