Perfect debut: Jude Bellingham scores his first goal for Real Madrid, caught Andre Onana off easily
Jude Bellingham’s first goal for Real Madrid came on an incredible chip against Manchester United.
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The midfielder’s run behind the Red Devils’ defense had more than a whiff of offside, but the goal stood.
Bellingham performed a beautiful dink over Andre Onana and into the goal after gathering the ball just beyond the box.
It was the beginning of a terrible few minutes for United, as their talented young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was forced off the pitch due to an injury.
In the preseason friendly, Onana, who is starting for United, has given up his first goal.
The newly acquired player was stuck between Bellingham and the goal, but the 20-year-old had enough class to convert the chance into a goal.
Bellingham was indeed offside, but because there was no video assistant referee (VAR) in the game, the goal remained.
It’s the new player’s first goal since joining the Spanish team for £88 million.
Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid debut highlights have gone viral
Jude Bellingham made his Real Madrid debut against AC Milan, and a highlight reel of his performance has gone viral.
After agreeing to a transfer to Madrid for a rumored sum of £113 million last month, Bellingham made history as the most expensive British player.
As their preseason schedule got underway on Sunday, Los Blancos faced off against Serie A powerhouse Milan in Pasadena, California.
Bellingham joined Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, and Eduardo Camavinga in a midfield four right away.
However, following goals from Fikayo Tomori and Luka Romero, Madrid found themselves down 2-0.
Vinicius Jr. scored a goal and Valverde scored twice as Madrid rallied to win 3-2 following a halftime substitution spree.
Bellingham made a more than successful debut for his new team before being substituted in the 63rd minute.
The former Borussia Dortmund player produced several very nice passes and gave energy in the middle of the park, giving hints of what he is capable of.
The 20-year-old’s debut highlights went viral after the game.
Fans responded quickly on social media.
One person wrote, “Belleingham man makes impressive debut; we’ll really enjoy him for years.”
A different user said, “Few minutes of watching Bellingham, Camavinga, and Valverde play for Real Madrid and I got my joy back.”
“Bellingham has been class so far, already fitting in nicely,” a third supporter chimed in.
Another person said, “Jude Bellingham BALLED OUT on his Madrid debut.”
One more added: “When you’re a terrific player, people will forget your price tag. Of those players will be Jude Bellingham.
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Madrid, remarked after the game, “Jude Bellingham? He is an excellent athlete.
He’s highly significant. He is an all-around midfielder. excellent without a ball. He is extraordinary and different.
“Loved my first minutes as a Madridista,” Bellingham posted on Instagram. Let’s keep constructing. I appreciate the love.
At the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, Madrid will play their next game against Manchester United of the Premier League.