Jude Bellingham reached an impressive career milestone as Real Madrid defeated Racing Santander 3-0, continuing their strong run of results following last week’s El Clasico victory.
The England midfielder scored his 50th goal for the Spanish giants, while Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande also found the net to secure a comfortable away win.
Real Madrid took control early in the match when they were awarded a penalty in the 11th minute. Matteo Prati brought down Mbappe inside the penalty area, allowing the French forward to step up and convert from the spot.
Ten minutes later, Bellingham produced a brilliant individual effort to double the visitors’ advantage. Starting his run near the halfway line, he advanced towards goal, lifted the ball over the oncoming goalkeeper and calmly finished into the empty net.
Real Madrid added another goal before the interval. Yan Diomande reacted quickly after Racing Santander failed to clear a corner properly, sending a volley into the net to make it 3-0.
Mbappe nearly increased the advantage after the break, but his curling attempt from outside the penalty area struck the post in the 59th minute.
Racing Santander later appealed for a penalty following a possible handball involving Aurelien Tchouameni. However, after reviewing the incident, VAR overturned the decision because the ball had bounced off the midfielder’s boot before making contact with his hand.
Bellingham Celebrates His 50th Real Madrid Goal
Bellingham’s strike was a significant personal achievement, taking his Real Madrid goal tally to 50 across all competitions.
The midfielder joined the Spanish club from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, completing a transfer reportedly worth £88.5 million when he was just 19 years old.
Since arriving in Madrid, the former Birmingham City player has become an influential member of the squad, contributing both goals and assists.
According to the supplied match statistics, Bellingham has made 154 appearances for Real Madrid and registered 37 assists alongside his 50 goals.
He appeared to have completed a brace late in Sunday’s encounter after producing another composed finish into the bottom corner. However, the effort was ruled out because of an offside infringement.
Reaching the 50-goal mark highlights Bellingham’s attacking contribution and his importance to Real Madrid’s ambitions across domestic and European competitions.
Mbappe and Diomande Help Real Madrid Secure Victory
Although Bellingham attracted much of the attention, Mbappe and Diomande also played important roles in the convincing result.
Mbappe opened the scoring from the penalty spot and continued to trouble the opposition defence throughout the match. His second-half effort that struck the woodwork showed how close he came to adding another goal.
Diomande also made his contribution count with a well-timed volley shortly before half-time, giving Real Madrid a comfortable three-goal advantage.
The visitors maintained control for the remainder of the contest, while Racing Santander struggled to find a way past their opponents’ defence.
The overturned late penalty appeal further frustrated the home side’s attempts to make a comeback.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Returns to Real Madrid’s Starting Line-up
Another talking point from the match was Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inclusion in the starting eleven.
The former Liverpool defender has had limited opportunities to start regularly for Real Madrid this season, making his appearance particularly noteworthy.
Alexander-Arnold almost registered an early assist when he delivered a cut-back into the penalty area for Arda Guler. However, the attacking midfielder’s curling effort narrowly missed the target.
Despite his reputation as one of football’s most creative full-backs, Alexander-Arnold has faced competition for the right-back position.
The supplied report states that he had started only five of Real Madrid’s previous 14 matches, with Federico Valverde and Denzel Dumfries also mentioned among the players preferred for that position.
His involvement against Racing Santander provided another opportunity to demonstrate his passing ability and attacking qualities.
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Real Madrid Continue Their Impressive Winning Run
The victory extended Real Madrid’s winning streak to five matches across all competitions and kept them within three points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
The result followed their important 2-1 El Clasico victory over Barcelona, giving the Madrid side further momentum in the domestic title race.
Real Madrid have reportedly suffered only two defeats during the campaign, with their most recent loss coming against Atletico Madrid on September 20.
With Bellingham continuing to contribute goals, Mbappe providing attacking quality and Alexander-Arnold competing for a regular starting position, Real Madrid have several positive developments to build on.
Bellingham’s 50th goal was undoubtedly the highlight of the evening, but the overall performance demonstrated the team’s determination to maintain their winning momentum.
As the La Liga season progresses, Real Madrid will be aiming to continue collecting points and put further pressure on their rivals at the top of the table.
