In a commanding LaLiga performance, Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid showcased his brilliance, scoring twice, and propelled his team to a resounding 4-0 home win against Osasuna on Saturday. Bellingham, the English midfielder, continues to astonish as he notched an astonishing 10 goals in his first 10 starts for the club, displaying extraordinary effectiveness on the field.
Bellingham’s remarkable feat of ten goals from just 19 shots underscores his incredible prowess at the age of 20, making his transition to Spanish soccer appear deceptively easy. In reaching this milestone, he equaled the achievement of the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, who also scored 10 goals in his first ten starts for Real Madrid. However, Bellingham added an extra dimension to his performance, contributing three assists compared to Ronaldo’s one in his first ten starts in all competitions.
The young midfielder’s remarkable journey continued with two goals against Osasuna, one in each half, providing Real Madrid with a commanding two-goal lead. Vinicius Jr. and Joselu added to the tally, completing the rout against the opposition.
Bellingham’s impact extends beyond the scoreline, as he currently leads LaLiga’s scoring charts with eight goals in just seven starts, placing him three goals ahead of his teammate Joselu and Robert Lewandowski.
Vinicius Jr., who enjoyed a special connection with Bellingham on the field, expressed his admiration, saying, “(Bellingham) is incredible! He was born to play for Real Madrid, to mark an era in the biggest club in the world. We have a special connection, and I hope it lasts for many years, and that we play here for a long time.”
Real Madrid dominated the match from the outset, with Bellingham opening the scoring in the ninth minute with an unstoppable close-range strike, courtesy of a brilliant wall pass from Dani Carvajal.
Throughout the first half, Real Madrid created numerous scoring opportunities, with the dynamic partnership of Vinicius and Bellingham posing constant threats to Osasuna’s defense.
Bellingham continued to shine in the second half, scoring his second goal with a composed finish between the goalkeeper’s legs after a slick build-up involving Federico Valverde.
The third goal came courtesy of Vinicius, who capitalized on a quick counter-attack initiated by Valverde, setting up Joselu to stroke the ball home.
Although Joselu had the chance to add a fifth goal from the penalty spot in the 84th minute, he failed to convert, as goalkeeper Sergio Herrera easily thwarted a weak effort in the middle of the goal.
With this commanding victory, Real Madrid now boasts 24 points from nine games, holding a two-point lead over Girona, who secured a 1-0 away win against Cadiz earlier on Saturday. Barcelona, with a game in hand, sits in third place with 20 points and faces Granada on Sunday in their pursuit of the league leaders.
