Real Madrid's midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe CF held at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, in Madrid, central Spain, 02 September 2023. EFE/ Juan Carlos Hidalgo

Heroic Bellingham bails out Real in 2-1 win over Getafe

Madrid, Sep 2 (EFE).- Jude Bellingham scored a stoppage time goal as Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 at home to Getafe on Saturday.

Real Madrid’s midfielder Jude Bellingham (R) celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe CF held at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, in Madrid, central Spain, 02 September 2023. EFE/ Juan Carlos Hidalgo

Bellingham, who signed from Borussia Dortmund for 103 million euros, continued his prolific start to life at Real Madrid with his fourth goal in three games this season, as he tapped in a rebound after David Soria had spilled Lucas Vazquez’s shot.

The English midfielder, who has taken LaLiga and Madrid by storm, was at the heart of everything Real did offensively.

But he needed a helping hand from stalwarts Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, who helped turn the screw during a dominant second half that saw Getafe pinned back for long periods, with Soria making several saves and Real hitting the post three times.

With four wins from four, Real are the only unbeaten team in the league. EFE

Real Madrid’s striker Joselu (C) in action against Getafe’s midfielder Mauro Arambarri (L) during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe CF held at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, in Madrid, Spain, 02 September 2023. EFE/ Borja Sanchez-Trillo

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