Real Madrid secured a convincing victory over Racing Santander, with Jude Bellingham scoring his 50th goal for the club. The win follows their previous El Clásico victory and keeps them in contention for the La Liga title. Bellingham's milestone goal was scored in the 21st minute, with the team dominating the match from the start. The visitors took the lead in the 11th minute through a penalty converted by Kylian Mbappe.
The penalty was awarded after Matteo Prati dragged down Mbappe in the box. Real Madrid's dominance continued as Yan Diomede scored the third goal before halftime, volleying home a half-cleared corner. The team's strong performance was a testament to their recent form, with five consecutive wins in all competitions. This run has seen them move up the La Liga table, currently trailing leaders Barcelona by just three points.
Jude Bellingham's 50th goal for Real Madrid came after he joined the club in 2023 from Borussia Dortmund for £88.5m. The 23-year-old has made 154 appearances and provided 37 assists for the Spanish giants. Despite his impressive performance, Bellingham's second goal of the match was ruled offside. His achievement marks a significant milestone in his career with Real Madrid.
In a notable move, coach Jose Mourinho gave England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a rare start in the match. Alexander-Arnold, 28, has started only five of Real Madrid's 14 games this season. He almost provided an early assist but teammate Arda Guler's cut-back shot went just wide. Mourinho's decision to start Alexander-Arnold was seen as an opportunity for the player to gain more game time.
Real Madrid's recent form has been impressive, with only two losses this season. Their last defeat was against Atletico Madrid on September 20. The team's strong performance has been attributed to Mourinho's tactics and the players' ability to adapt to the coach's strategies. The win over Racing Santander has kept Real Madrid in contention for the La Liga title.
The match against Racing Santander also saw some controversy, with Santander having a late penalty overturned by the video assistant referee. The referee ruled that Aurelien Tchouameni's handball was accidental and came after the ball deflected off the midfielder's boot. Mbappe also hit the post in the 59th minute with a curling effort from the edge of the box.
The win for Real Madrid has kept them in touch with La Liga leaders Barcelona, whom they beat 2-1 in their previous match. With this victory, Real Madrid has demonstrated their strength and determination to compete for the top spot in La Liga. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their chances of winning the title.
Key points
- Jude Bellingham scored his 50th goal for Real Madrid in their win against Racing Santander.
- Real Madrid has won five consecutive matches in all competitions and is just three points off La Liga leaders Barcelona.
- Coach Jose Mourinho gave England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a rare start in the match against Racing Santander.
