The situation that sealed the 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the Super Classic match that took place early this morning helped midfielder Jude Bellingham recreate the scoring achievement of former famous player Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2007.
Bellingham recreates Van Nistelrooy’s achievements
In the El Clasico match in round 32 of La Liga taking place at the Bernabeu this morning (Vietnam time), Barcelona held 54% of the ball control and took the lead twice thanks to Andreas Christensen (6′). , Fermin Lopez (69′). However, the Catalan team was still disappointed when they lost 2-3. Vinicius Junior (18′ pen), Lucas Vazquez (73′), Jude Bellingham (90+1′) were the scorers to help Real Madrid win all 3 points.
This victory helps Real firmly secure the top spot in the La Liga rankings with 81 points after 32 matches, 11 points more than its great rival.
Bellingham scored 3 goals in 2 Super Classic matches in La Liga this season.
This is the 257th official Super Classic match in history. Real Madrid won 105, drew 52 and lost 100 matches.
According to Opta statistics, Barcelona has had 12 goals from substitute players in La Liga 2023/24, more than any other club.
This is the first time in the 21st century that Barca took the lead twice in the Super Classic match but still had to admit defeat.
Since debuting for Real in 2018, Vinicius Junior has had 7 goals in Super Classic matches. The Brazilian striker along with Karim Benzema are the two “White Vulture” players with the most goals against Barcelona.
Jude Bellingham became the first Real player to score in both of the first two El Clasico matches in La Liga, after Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2007.
In the last 19 Super Classic matches in all competitions at the Bernabeu, Barca lost 8, drew 1 and won 10 matches.
Jude Bellingham in El Clasico:
1. Two goals to win Real Madrid the game
2. One assist and Real Madrid win the trophy
3. Late winner to secure Real Madrid La Liga