Jude Bellingham is particularly noteworthy as the eighth Real Madrid player to score at least four goals in their first three matches.
First-Half Struggles and Getafe’s Surprise Lead:
Despite the statistics favoring Real Madrid, Getafe proved to be a resilient opponent. The away team held their own during the early stages of the match and took a surprising 1-0 lead in the 11th minute, courtesy of Borja Mayoral.
Real Madrid found themselves struggling to break through Getafe’s defense until the introduction of Toni Kroos in the second half. The German midfielder, in tandem with Jude Bellingham, provided creative playmaking and created numerous goal-scoring opportunities. Their efforts were rewarded with an equalizer, as Joselu found the back of the net in the 47th minute.
Late Heroics by Jude Bellingham:
As everyone anticipated a draw, Jude Bellingham sent Santiago Bernabeu’s crowd into ecstasy with a goal in the 90+5th minute. Following a long-range strike from Lucas Vazquez, Bellingham was perfectly positioned to seal the 2-1 victory for Real Madrid. Remarkably, this was Bellingham’s only shot on target during the match.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Astonishment:
Speaking to ESPN, Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his astonishment at Jude Bellingham’s performance: “I think all the goals are of very high quality. It’s surprising that he has scored in all the matches; it’s incredible. He’s a professional player, very serious, and he has adapted very well to Real Madrid. For me, Jude Bellingham can score 15 goals without any problems. He’s a quick learner; we don’t need to say much.”
Continued Excellence:
After the match, Jude Bellingham won his fourth consecutive Player of the Match award. He currently leads the La Liga scoring charts with five goals.
The former Borussia Dortmund player has been involved in six goals for Real Madrid this season. Among all players in Europe’s top five leagues, no one has contributed to more goals than Jude Bellingham. Additionally, with his goal against Getafe, the 2003-born midfielder equaled the record for scoring in the first four matches in a Real Madrid shirt, previously held by Pepillo (season 1960-1961) and Cristiano Ronaldo (season 2009-2010)
