Real Madrid has struck gold with their new summer signing. The English international has been one of the most instrumental players on Carlo Ancelotti’s side. He gives the supporters a striking resemblance to Cristiano Ronaldo. Like the Portuguese, Madrid’s new star has also set a record exactly 11 years after CR7’s first UCL hat trick. The 14-year-old was equaled after scoring a spectacular goal during their last outing against Napoli in UCL.
Florentino Perez has once again proven that his transfers are a class apart. The Spaniard brought the English midfielder for a price of $111 million. The signing has made an instant impact.
Real Madrid’s star signing makes it 2 in 2 in the UCL
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Jude Bellingham has been firing since he arrived at Santiago Bernabeu. A Birmingham City youth star has been at the center of quite a few goal-scoring opportunities. Carlo Ancelotti has even shifted his tactics to fit Bellingham in the right position. His recent performance against Napoli showed why signing him for $111 million has been completely worth it.
Not many players have been able to accomplish the feats that CR7 has, but it seems like Jude Bellingham wants to get it all done quickly. The Englishman has become the third player to score in two consecutive matches starting for Los Blancos in the Champions League. This feat has only been achieved by two players over the years.
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the same feat back in 2009, and so did Christian Karembeu in 1998. CR7 scored his first UCL hattrick against Ajax in 2012 when playing for Los Blancos. The Portuguese showcased some spectacular strikes as he scored a close-range tap-in followed by a long-range strike and an exquisite chip. Jude Bellingham seems to be on the same path, by scoring one past Union Berlin and then Napoli in his last match, has joined their ranks at Real Madrid.
🔥 Jude Bellingham est le troisième joueur à marquer sur ses 2 premiers matchs de #ChampionsLeague avec le Real Madrid depuis Christian Karembeu en 1998 et Cristiano Ronaldo en 2009 !
🗞️ @OptaJose pic.twitter.com/qXQqCGQsYJ
— LigActu 🇪🇸 (@LigActu) October 3, 2023
The Englishman is unlocking a sensational debut season with the La Liga giants. Earlier in his opening games for La Liga, the player equaled another Cristiano Ronaldo record which hasn’t been broken in the last 14 years.
Jude Bellingham and Cristiano Ronaldo share another record
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Jude Bellingham has seamlessly transitioned into a more advanced role within Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid setup. His adaptability has been evident in the three goals he’s netted. He marked his competitive debut with a goal against Athletic Bilbao, contributing to a 2-0 victory, and later followed up with a brace against Almeria in a 3-1 triumph. In his third league outing against Celta Vigo, Bellingham delivered a crucial late goal that secured a vital win for Los Blancos.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s groundbreaking transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009 remains an iconic moment in soccer history. Ronaldo’s inaugural La Liga campaign was nothing short of spectacular, as he found the net against Deportivo La Coruna, Espanyol, Xerez CD, and Villarreal in his first four appearances.
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Jude Bellingham has now etched his name alongside Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy at Real Madrid twice already. By scoring a goal against Getafe, Bellingham has equaled Ronaldo’s impressive feat, underlining his growing impact on the team’s performance. Do you think Jude Bellingham will be the next star face of Real Madrid? Let us know in the comments below.
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