Newcomer Jude Bellingham continued to impress as he helped Real Madrid secure a 2-1 victory over Getafe in the fourth round, maintaining their unbeaten streak in La Liga this season.
Early Setback:
With the advantage of playing at the Bernabeu and a higher rating than their opponents, Real Madrid took the initiative and pressed forward from the opening whistle. However, a surprising turn of events occurred in the 11th minute when Borja Mayoral, on loan from Real Madrid to Getafe, found the back of the net.
Real Madrid, conceding early, responded by intensifying their attack. Getafe had no choice but to retreat and defend deep, causing difficulties for Real Madrid. The first half ended with Getafe leading 1-0.
Second-Half Comeback:
Just two minutes into the second half, Real Madrid found the equalizer thanks to a brilliant effort from striker Joselu. This goal lifted the spirits of Real Madrid, and they played with renewed vigor.
Carlo Ancelotti’s squad launched relentless attacks, but Getafe’s defense held firm. As the match appeared to be heading towards a 1-1 draw, Jude Bellingham’s moment arrived in the 90+5th minute.
A powerful long-range shot from Lucas Vazquez forced Getafe’s goalkeeper, David Soria, to parry the ball, and Bellingham was quick to pounce, scoring the decisive goal to seal a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.
Bellingham’s Remarkable Feat:
This marked Jude Bellingham’s fifth goal for Real Madrid in the first four rounds of La Liga this season. Bellingham equaled the record for consecutive goals in the first four rounds of La Liga set by Cristiano Ronaldo (2009-10) and Pepillo (1960-61).
In the past, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 450 goals and provided 120 assists in 438 appearances for the Spanish giants from 2009 to 2018. Currently, Ronaldo is playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
This hard-fought 2-1 victory keeps Real Madrid atop the La Liga table for the 2023-24 season with a perfect 12 points from four matches. In the upcoming fifth round, Los Blancos face a tough challenge at the Bernabeu against Sociedad on September 18th.
