Jude Bellingham’s entry into Real Madrid has seen him make a swift impact, a mere two games into his tenure. The English international’s early performances have propelled him to surpass a notable figure in Real Madrid’s history: Cristiano Ronaldo.
This promising start manifested in the form of three goals and one assist, a tally that outpaces Cristiano Ronaldo’s initial feats in a Real Madrid jersey.
In his first two games, the Portuguese winger managed to secure two goals. One of these came from a penalty against Deportivo de La Coruña, adding to Real Madrid’s tally, and another goal materialized in a match against Espanyol.
The third match in that season unfolded on the Champions League stage, as Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his prowess with a brace in a 5-2 triumph against Zurich.
⚪️ Jude Bellingham’s first 2 La Liga appearances
🆚 Athletic Club ⚽️⭐️
🆚 Almeria ⚽️⚽️🅰️⭐️😎 Taken to the league with ease pic.twitter.com/CWXQaeAfK7
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) August 20, 2023
As Jude Bellingham continues his journey, Celta Vigo’s Estadio Balaidos is the next destination, where he will aspire to mirror the trajectory of Real Madrid’s most prolific goalscorer of all time.
Bellingham, occupying advanced midfield positions, commenced his Real Madrid journey with an emphatic stride. He was awarded the man of the match in both of the two games.
Tactical adjustments under coach Carlo Ancelotti have played a pivotal role in Bellingham’s standout performance. Positioned further forward in a 4-4-2 diamond formation, Bellingham’s role has evolved due to Ancelotti’s strategic tweak, transitioning from the previous 4-3-3 setup.
This strategic adaptation appears to have emerged following Karim Benzema’s departure, which has prompted Real Madrid to channel their attack through central figures in the midfield.
Notably, Bellingham’s accomplishment in surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo harks back to the 2007-08 season when Wesley Sneijder managed to net three goals in the initial two league games, a feat echoed by Bellingham’s current success.
With his triumphant three-goal haul, Bellingham now holds the distinguished title of La Liga’s leading goalscorer.
Jobe Bellingham follows his brother Jude Bellingham by scoring a brace for Sunderland
Following in his elder brother’s footsteps, Jobe Bellingham showcased his impact, propelling Sunderland to a victory against Rotherham in England’s second division.
The 17-year-old midfielder, left his mark on the match with a remarkable brace – netting a goal through a header and another with his right foot. These achievements strikingly resemble his elder brother’s performance at Real Madrid, where Jude Bellingham also secured a brace.
Jude Bellingham yesterday:
⚽️ x Goal from header
⚽️ x Goal from right footJobe Bellingham yesterday:
⚽️ x Goal from header
⚽️ x Goal from right foot🤝 In sync, @BellinghamJude x @j_bellingham pic.twitter.com/01oSCn8NpW
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) August 20, 2023
A significant stride has been made by Jobe, surpassing his previous season’s record. Last season saw him register no goals or assists in 23 appearances for Sunderland, a period marred by injuries that sidelined him for three months.
As the young talent continues to evolve, an intriguing trajectory awaits Jobe Bellingham. The question arises whether he will persist in nurturing his talents within his native confines or, akin to his brother Jude Bellingham’s move from Birmingham to Dortmund in the Bundesliga back in 2020, explore prospects in foreign leagues.