Playing away at Almeria, Real Madrid were expected to have no difficulty in winning all 3 points. However, the away team's ambition was challenged in the 3rd minute when Sergio Arribas received a pass from Lucas Robertone from the left wing and unexpectedly headed the ball past goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
Almeria surprisingly opened the score in the 3rd minute
Despite conceding an early goal, Real remained calm to organize attacks. Jude Bellingham once again showed that he is adapting quickly to his new team. The English midfielder not only combined well with Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr in coach Carlo Ancelotti's 4-4-2 formation, but he also directly brought home the equalizer. In the 18th minute, from a chaotic situation in Almeria's penalty area, the ball unexpectedly found its way to Jude Bellingham. The 20-year-old player quickly tapped the ball in from close range, bringing the match back to the starting line.
Not stopping there, in the 60th minute, Jude Bellingham defeated goalkeeper Luis Maximiano for the second time. Starting from the left wing, Toni Kroos had a favorable pass for Jude Bellingham to run smartly, heading the ball into Almeria's net. Notably, this was Jude Bellingham's third goal after only 2 appearances in La Liga.
Jude Bellingham has 3 goals in 2 games in La Liga
In the 73rd minute, Vinicius Jr. concluded Real Madrid's impressive comeback with a beautiful curling shot, sending the ball straight into the top corner, giving goalkeeper Luis Maximiano no chance to block it.
After the match, Vinicius had many compliments when asked about Jude Bellingham. Vinicius shared: “I was a bit lucky to score the first goal in the tournament. Jude Bellingham is also showing very good form.
We have to continue like this, always winning. I hope the relationship with Jude Bellingham will develop like the one I had with Karim Benzema so that Real can score many goals."
Vinicius Jr also scored his first goal this season.
For the home team Almeria, Iddrisu Baba and Robertone also had many good chances in front of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. However, on a day of bad luck, the home team's strikers could not score any more goals.
The 3-1 comeback victory helped Real Madrid gain 6 points after 2 matches. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's students maintained the first position on the rankings. In round 3, "Los Blancos" will continue to play away when they have to visit Celta Vigo.
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