Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid’s Winning Charm and Record-Breaker

Jude Bellingham has become synonymous with victory in a Real Madrid shirt, repeatedly turning games in favor of Los Blancos with moments of brilliance. He continued this trend in the Champions League opener by scoring a crucial goal in the 94th minute against Union Berlin. How many match-winners does he have under his belt now?

Real Madrid had appeared headed for a draw against the resolute Union Berlin, unable to break through their defense. Then, in the 94th minute, the ball found its way to Bellingham in the box, with an open net in front of him. Luck played a part, but being in the right place at the right time is also a skill.

Remarkably, Bellingham has played just six competitive games in a Real Madrid jersey, yet he boasts six goals to his name. His accomplishments extend beyond just the goal tally.

Previously, Bellingham equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of scoring in his first four games for Real Madrid. The goal against Union Berlin further solidified his place in the history books.

Bellingham has now matched two significant Real Madrid records:

1. He is only the second Englishman to score on both his La Liga debut and Champions League debut for the club, with Laurie Cunningham being the first in 1979-1984.
2. He joins an elite group of players in the 21st century who have found the net on their La Liga debut and Champions League debut for Real Madrid, a list that includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Isco, and Marco Asensio.

Bellingham’s journey at Real Madrid has just begun, and if his early performances are any indication, he has the potential to become one of the club’s all-time greats.