Jude Bellingham MISSES penalty; scores ‘clutch’ last-minute winner to save Real Madrid against Valencia
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham scored an impressive goal and assisted another to help Real Madrid secure a 2-1 comeback win over Valencia.
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Jude Bellingham scored a goal and assisted another to help Real Madrid claim a 2-1 win over Valencia (via Marca)
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham scored the winning goal and assisted another in a 2-1 comeback win for the club against relegation-battling Valencia. The midfielder fought back dramatically to help his side win, despite missing a 55th minute penalty. Valencia took an early lead through Hugo Dugo’s strike in the 27th minute of the match, putting much pressure on Madrid.
The Spaniard tapped the ball into an open goal after Javi Guerra’s close-range effort was blocked by Thibaut Courtois. Real Madrid endured a dreadful first-half, as they pushed hard for an equalizer. They had a great opportunity to equalize after a penalty was awarded for Enzo Barrenechea’s foul on Kylian Mbappe in the 55th minute. However, Bellingham failed to convert the spot-kick as the ball hit the post.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side were reduced to ten men in the 78th minute. Vinicius Jr. was shown a red card for hitting Valencia keeper Stole Dimitrievski in the head. Despite the setback, Madrid struck an equalizer in the 85th minute. Luka Modric, who came in as a second-half substitute.
The legendary midfielder struck a brilliant goal assisted by Jude Bellingham. Moreover, the Englishman completed his resurgence by scoring a 95th minute winner. He capitalized on an error made by Cesar Tarrega to put the ball past the keeper in a clean finish.
JUDE BELLINGHAM SCORES A 95TH MINUTE GOAL TO MAKE IT 2-1 TO REAL MADRID INJECT INTO MY VEINS pic.twitter.com/PhRDzhVCgM
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Speaking after the match, Jude Bellingham exclaimed that he owed the goal to the team after having failed to convert the penalty. Meanwhile, the win helped Real Madrid climb to the top of the La Liga table. They now have 43 points from 19 matches, and are five points ahead of arch-rivals Barcelona.
Carlo Ancelotti opens up about Real Madrid’s penalty struggles, following Jude Bellingham’s recent miss
While Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with the club’s brilliant 2-1 comeback win over Valencia, he opened up about their spot-kick struggles this season. It comes after Jude Bellingham missed another penalty in the 55th minute of their match against Valencia.
Los Blancos have failed to score three out of their last four spot-kicks, highlighting the issues. Prior to Bellingham’s recent miss, Kylian Mbappe had missed two consecutive penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Club. Speaking to reporters after the recent win, Ancelotti expressed concern, and surprisingly added that he would now take up the responsibility of choosing who takes the spot-kicks.
It bothers me that we have missed three penalties and I think I have to take responsibility for deciding who takes them.
Carlo Ancelotti to reporters (via RealMadrid.com)
Nonetheless, the Los Blancos will aim to win the Spanish league title after consolidating their place on top of the La Liga table. They next face Deportiva Minera in a Copa del Rey encounter, followed by a Spanish Super Cup match against Mallorca.
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