Jude Bellingham was the catalyst for Real Madrid’s vital 2-1 victory over rivals Barcelona in a fiery El Clásico at the Bernabéu on Sunday.
The win sends Xabi Alonso’s side five points clear at the top of La Liga.
Bellingham starred, first assisting Kylian Mbappé’s 22nd-minute opener with an inch-perfect pass.
Although Fermín López quickly equalised for Barcelona in the 38th minute, Bellingham restored the lead just before halftime, tapping in from close range in the 43rd minute amid controversy over a potential foul.
The second half was dominated by VAR drama, including a missed Mbappé penalty and two more disallowed Madrid goals.
The match concluded in chaos when Barcelona’s Pedri was sent off deep into injury time, cementing a hard-fought win for Los Blancos and signaling a return to the confident form of Bellingham’s early career.
