In a highly anticipated El Clasico match, Jude Bellingham scored two goals on his Clasico debut as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in Catalonia.
He helped Real Madrid come from behind to beat Barcelona after Ilkay Gundogan’s early goal had given the hosts the lead.
It was Gündogan’s first goal since his double in the FA Cup final for Manchester City last season.
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The Englishman scored a remarkable equalizer in the 68th minute with a sensational strike from 30 yards out.
He didn’t stop there as he sealed the victory with an injury-time goal.
This incredible performance by the 20-year-old English midfielder marked his 14th goals in just 16 matches for both his club and country this season.
He also has more league goals than Zinedine Zidane ever scored in a season for Real Madrid.
On the other hand, despite the absence of Frenkie de Jong, Pedri sidelined and Robert Lewandowski only fit for the bench, Xavi had to once again place his trust in the younger members of the team to face the challenges of senior first-team football.
The youngstars didn’t let him down in that first half as Barcelona maintained complete control.
Fermin Lopez, full of energy, struck the post, while Alejandro Balde effectively neutralized Rodrygo.
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Gavi, who was at the center of the action, displayed the composure and skill you’d anticipate from a midfielder with 25 Spain caps and over 100 appearances for Barcelona, regardless of his youthful age of just 19.
This win has catapulted Real Madrid to the top of La Liga on goal difference, with a four-point cushion over third-placed Barcelona.
