In a riveting display of football finesse, English midfield maestro Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero of the day, steering Real Madrid to a sensational 2-1 victory over their eternal rivals, Barcelona, in the much-anticipated El Clasico.
The showdown, which unfolded at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, witnessed Bellingham net a brace, including a heart-stopping winner in the dying moments of injury time.
Bellingham’s first strike was nothing short of spectacular. Trailing by a goal, he unleashed a 25-yard stunner at the 68th minute mark, curling the ball into the net with precision. As the match seemed destined for a stalemate, Bellingham seized the moment. Capitalizing on a deftly flicked cross from Luka Modric by Dani Carvajal, he coolly slotted home the decisive goal.
The victory tasted even sweeter for Los Blancos, as they had found themselves on the back foot at halftime. Barcelona had drawn first blood, with former Manchester City skipper Ilkay Gundogan calmly slotting past Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Bellingham’s heroics not only clinched victory for Real Madrid but also catapulted them to the summit of La Liga. The win left Barcelona trailing in third place, four points adrift of their arch-rivals.
Bellingham’s Real Madrid journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 13 goals in as many appearances, his stellar performance in this high-stakes encounter will undoubtedly go down as one of his most memorable.