“Jude Bellingham Strikes Again as Real Madrid Triumph 1-0 Over Celta Vigo Despite Vinicius Jr’s Injury”
On Friday night, Real Madrid faced a tenacious struggle from Celta Vigo, but Jude Bellingham once again saved the day by scoring the game-winning goal to give Los Blancos the critical three points. Real Madrid encountered difficulty right on as Vinicius Jr. got hurt in the first half, depriving them of a crucial creative power. However, Bellingham, playing under Carlo Ancelotti in an advanced position, took advantage of a late Toni Kroos corner to score.
Jude Bellingham scored the game-winning goal for Real Madrid over Celta Vigo in the La Liga match on Friday night. Following two straight victories coming into this game, Los Blancos, who are presently atop the La Liga standings following their loss to Barcelona last season, showed a tremendous desire to continue their winning streak.
Jorgen Strand Larsen’s goal, which Celta Vigo had hoped would increase their lone point, was overturned, leaving them disappointed. The official felt that the player had interfered with Kepa Arrizabalaga, the recently signed goalkeeper for Real Madrid.
When Vinicius Jr. had to leave the field in the first half due to an injury, it must have demoralized Carlo Ancelotti to see Real Madrid’s momentum disrupted.
Soon after the hour mark in the second half, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric were introduced. Four minutes later, Ivan Villar fouled Rodrygo, resulting in a penalty for Real Madrid. However, the goalkeeper superbly saved the Brazilian’s penalty kick.
Jude Bellingham’s close-range header with less than 10 minutes remaining gave the visiting team the victory.
Will Ancelotti genuinely refrain from entering the transfer market?
Real Madrid’s transfer negotiations, according to Carlo Ancelotti, are over, but one has to wonder if he’ll change his mind. Vinicius’ injury, particularly if it turns out to be serious, leaves Joselu as Ancelotti’s main option up front. However, Joselu’s performance against Celta Vigo left no room for optimism that he can eventually develop into a dependable first-choice striker. The prognosis for Vinicius might potentially change Real Madrid’s transfer strategy with a few days left in the transfer window.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham won the game’s MVP award.
The remarkable track record of Jude Bellingham, who joined from Borussia Dortmund, with four goals in three games implies that the big investment in the player is going to pay off well. Bellingham’s development into a goal-scoring midfielder could prove to be a valuable weapon for Real Madrid as they attempt to
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Key Events
- 3 – GOAL! CELTA 1-0 REAL MADRID – LARSEN SCORES: Larsen’s deflected shot puts Celta ahead.
- 5 – GOAL DISALLOWED: A contentious decision leads to the disallowance of a goal, and the score remains 0-0.
- 11 – VINICIUS DOWN: Vinicius Jr. leaves the field for treatment after a run and pass to Rodrygo.
- 66 – PENALTY!: Ivan Villar brings down Rodrygo in the box, conceding a penalty.
- 68 – RODRYGO MISSES: Rodrygo’s penalty is saved by the keeper’s impressive dive.
- 81 – GOAL! CELTA 0-1 REAL MADRID – BELLINGHAM SCORES: Bellingham scores with a header from Joselu’s flick-on to put Real Madrid in the lead.