What is behind Midday El Classico

How Jude Bellingham’s incredible effort helped Real Madrid defeat Barcelona in the El Clasico

Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in a thrilling conclusion to one of the most intense rivalries in global football thanks to a spectacular goal from Bellingham.

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid is the outcome.

* Bellingham tied the score with an incredible long-range goal.

* Barcelona took an early lead thanks to a goal from Gundogan; * Bellingham won with a late goal.

Barceló 1–2. Instant analysis of Real Madrid: Bellingham is the main hero of the El Clasico.

Jude With a late-game winner and a long-range stunner, Bellingham lit up the El Clasico as Real Madrid narrowly prevailed in Barcelona.

Ilkay Gundogan gave host team Barcelona the lead in their La Liga matchup against Manchester City on Saturday with his first goal since departing on a free transfer this summer.

Bellingham—yes, it was him again—stepped up to tie the score with a thundering long-range drive as Madrid struggled to muster much of a goal threat early on. The Englishman did not stop there, either, adding a thrilling victory in additional time.

Following the match, Xavi spoke with DAZN more.

“The summary is straightforward: we played 60 very good minutes and scored a goal, while Madrid played 20 good minutes and scored two.” Effectiveness is key; we dominated and had opportunities to make it 2-0, which would have altered the course of the match. Madrid’s triumph today, in my opinion, is unfair.”We didn’t focus as much on high pressure. We had a fantastic squad with strengths in front of us, but it was challenging for us. It’s unfortunate because our original plan worked out well.”

Regarding specifics, he continued, saying: “Gavi is the team’s soul; he was amazing. He has performed admirably as a pivot, winning duels and without losing any balls. He has also instilled a core intensity in the team.”Today Bellingham was the difference maker; he scored the second goal on a lateral cross from behind, which was an action we had discussed; the equalizer was a smash and grab; today it was effectiveness that prevailed.”

Inside Jude Bellingham’s incredible Madrid debut; Before Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund finally negotiated a €103 million (£89.6 million) deal in May and made the announcement in June, the two parties had been following Jude Bellingham for a considerable amount of time.

As with all sources in this story, Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bellingham resulted in them commenting anonymously to The Athletic, saying, “If a generational player like him can come to your team, you have to do everything you can to get them.”

Potential add-ons worth up to an additional 30% of that transfer cost are also included in the Dortmund contract. Bellingham appears to be worth every penny, and he has the potential to become Madrid’s record signing.

His influence was felt right away and is rather remarkable. In his first 13 games, he has 13 goals. Madrid had faith in him. Still, this good? How it feels to play against and alongside Bellingham?

Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid career has gotten off to the best possible start.

The England midfielder has won over everyone connected with Real Madrid after joining from Borussia Dortmund in June for a reported €103 million (£88 million; $110 million) cost that might go up to a club record. He has scored five goals in his first five games.

Bellingham, who made his professional debut as a lean 16-year-old at Birmingham City in the EFL Cup in August 2019, has had a quick and explosive climb. Now he can add the Bernabeu to his collection of beloved stadiums.

But in that time, how has he evolved as a player? How is it like to play against Bellingham as well as with them? To find out, The Athletic spoke with a few of the people who have the most in-depth knowledge of the 20-year-old from his time at Birmingham and Borussia Dortmund.