Bellingham’s fifth objective in 4 video games seals Real Madrid comeback over Getafe

BARCELONA, Spain — Jude Bellingham scored in damage time to finish Real Madrid’s 2-1 comeback over Getafe on Saturday, extending his scoring run to a Spanish league-leading 5 in 4 matches since becoming a member of his new membership.

The 20-year-old England midfielder is having a dream begin since arriving at Madrid from Borussia Dortmund for 130 million euros ($142 million). His targets have executed greater than any of his teammates to provide Madrid 4 victories in as many video games. Last season, he scored eight targets in 31 Bundesliga appearances.

“We are not surprised by the talent of (Bellingham), but I am surprised that he is scoring so many goals,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti mentioned. “Everyone is surprised, even him.”

Getafe struck first by means of former Madrid youth participant Borja Mayoral within the eleventh minute.

New Madrid striker Joselu Mato equalized within the forty seventh. Getafe held agency till the ultimate minutes when Bellingham took benefit of a fumbled save by goalkeeper David Soria to faucet within the winner.

This was Madrid’s first residence recreation of the season at its renovated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which has a retractable roof.

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Madrid hit the woodwork 3 times, and Soria saved Getafe within the recreation with a number of saves till his error within the last moments price his group some extent.

“We knew it was going to be a difficult game against a team that plays defense very well by packing its area,” Ancelotti mentioned. “(But) we scored early in the second half and had many chances. We deserved the win, and thanks to a goal from Bellingham, who is getting used to scoring.”

HAIL THE CHAMPIONS

Madrid and Getafe lined as much as present an honor guard for 4 of Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners earlier than the sport.

Olga Carmona, the scorer in Spain’s 1-0 victory over England within the Aug. 20 last, key midfielder Teresa Abelleira, captain Ivana Andrés, and goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, paraded the Women’s World Cup trophy to the middle of the sector. All 4 play for Real Madrid.

The victory has been overshadowed by the kiss compelled by the president of the Spanish Football Federation on a Spain participant through the celebrations.

GREENWOOD AT GETAFE

Getafe is being scrutinized for having acquired ahead Mason Greenwood on mortgage from Manchester United after the English participant left his outdated membership following a prison investigation right into a doable tried rape that was closed by prosecutors.

The deal was introduced simply earlier than the summer season market closed on Friday. The 21-year-old England ahead has not performed for United since January 2022.