Jude Bellingham scores stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid edge towards LaLiga title with El Clasico win
Jude Bellingham has all-but sealed Real Madrid the LaLiga title with a stoppage-time winner against Barcelona on Sunday night.
The England superstar fired into the roof of the net with his left foot as he latched onto a cross from the right to hand Los Blancos a 3-2 El Clasico win at the Bernabeu.
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Bellingham, as he has been so many times this season, is the hero for Real MadridCredit: AFPThe result sees Real Madrid go 11 points clear of Barca at the top of the table with just six matches left this season.
With just over 20 minutes to play it appeared Real Madrid were destined to lose when Fermin Lopez put Barca 2-1 up from close range.
But Carlo Ancelotti’s men got level on 73 minutes when Lucas Vazquez equalised.
And in the second minute of stoppage time Bellingham fired in the winner as he shot into the roof of the net as he sneaked in at the back post.
READ MORE ON JUDE BELLINGHAMEarlier, Andreas Christensen put Barcelona in front on six minutes before Vinicius Jr equalised with a penalty on 18 minutes.
Bellingham has been the El Clasico hero for a second time this season having scored the two goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win in the reverse fixture.
The 20-year-old now has 17 goals in LaLiga, 21 in all competitions in what’s been a stellar debut campaign in Spain.
As well as banging in the goals, Bellingham has been supplying plenty of assists for teammates having accrued ten assists in all competitions.
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However, the goal comes amid a slightly dry spell for Bellingham, with the former Birmingham and Borussia Dortmund midfielder’s previous club goal coming on February 10.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said post-match: “Bellingham has arrived at the right time, with a lot of effort. It has been a long time since he scored and he can be fundamental to win the league.”
Ancelotti added: “I would remark the final part, Jude Bellingham’s goal, with the last drop of energy we had we were able to score, an unforgettable week.”
Bellingham’s set to claim his first career league title, while Real Madrid are still in the Champions League having beaten reigning champions Manchester City on penalties earlier in the week.
He’s also expected to play a key role in England’s Euro 2024 campaign with the Three Lions one of the favourites to achieve glory in Germany.
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It’s set to be another memorable season for Real Madrid’s boy wonderCredit: AFP
