Surpassing Vinicius, Bellingham becomes the new king before Barcelona

Standing out with a goal and an assist in the 2-1 win against Barcelona, Jude Bellingham has officially surpassed Vinicius Jr as the youngest player to score and assist in El Clasico.

The recently concluded El Clasico not only witnessed an impressive victory for Real Madrid over Barcelona but also marked a historic milestone for Jude Bellingham. At 22 years old, the English midfielder has become the youngest player in Real Madrid’s history to both score and assist in an El Clasico match - breaking the previous record held by his teammate Vinicius.

From the early minutes, Real Madrid started aggressively with their familiar high pressing style. Under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos quickly took control of the game, and the catalyst was none other than Jude Bellingham. In the 23rd minute, with a skillful turn amid Barcelona’s defense, Bellingham delivered a penetrating pass that split the defense, setting Kylian Mbappe up for a shot that beat Wojciech Szczesny, who was trusted to start due to Ter Stegen’s injury.

When Barcelona equalized through a combination involving Marcus Rashford, Real Madrid remained composed. Then, in the 43rd minute, Bellingham appeared at the right moment. Following a back header from Eder Militao, the English midfielder charged in to score from close range, putting Real ahead 2-1. That goal not only confirmed his sharp scoring instinct but also highlighted his positioning and rare composure for such a young midfielder.

Not stopping there, Bellingham continued to impress fans with a powerful dribble in the second half, forcing a Barcelona defender to commit a foul inside the box. Although Mbappe missed the penalty opportunity, Bellingham’s performance was still considered flawless. He scored, assisted, and earned a penalty – directly contributing to all three decisive moments of the match.

After the match, Bellingham shared with Real Madrid TV: “Knowing that you can beat the biggest rival makes us believe we can win titles. I feel stronger and happier than ever; perhaps this is the best physical condition I’ve ever had.”

Spanish experts described this as “a leader’s performance,” with Bellingham not only acting as the playmaker but also becoming a symbol of Real Madrid’s fighting spirit. Under Xabi Alonso, the 22-year-old is gradually shaping into a new generation leader – someone who can connect Mbappe and Vinicius within an ambitious squad.

With this victory, Real Madrid not only solidifies their top position but also witnesses the rise of a true star. Vinicius was once the symbol of explosive talent in El Clasico, but now, Jude Bellingham is writing his own new chapter, ushering in a new era for Real Madrid in both La Liga and Europe.

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