Midfield Maestro Shines with Goal and Assist in Tense Victory, Leaving Boss “Delighted” as Los Blancos Go Five Points Clear
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso lavished praise on Jude Bellingham after the English midfielder orchestrated a crucial 2-1 El Clásico victory over arch-rivals Barcelona, firmly establishing his side as the early frontrunner in the La Liga title race.
In a fiery encounter at the Bernabéu, Bellingham was the difference-maker, first sliding a perfect pass for Kylian Mbappé to open the scoring before tapping in the winner from close range. The performance capped a stellar week for the 22-year-old, who also scored the midweek winner against Juventus, seemingly answering his surprise recent omission from the England squad with emphatic style.
“He’s had three very good games,” a beaming Alonso stated in his post-match press conference. “He’s done better than we expected… Jude is all about feeling, communicating, and connecting. That’s why he’s had some very good games.”
The victory, which sends Real five points clear of Barcelona at the league summit, was not without its tense moments. A visibly frustrated Vinicius Junior reacted angrily to being substituted late in the game, but Alonso deftly sidestepped the controversy.
“I don’t want to lose focus on what’s important,” he said, preferring to highlight the team’s collective effort and the “great game” played by his dynamic midfield trio of Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Arda Guler.
The manager also downplayed a heated post-match exchange between the two sides, chalking it up to the high stakes of the historic rivalry. “It was part of the tension of the moment… There’s no need to be alarmed by this kind of healthy banter.”
For now, Alonso and his team can enjoy a statement win that sets a powerful early marker in the season, with their in-form midfielder once again proving he belongs on the very biggest stage.
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