Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso praised Jude Bellingham as the hero of the recent Clasico match against Barcelona. Bellingham scored a crucial goal in Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in La Liga, also assisting Kylian Mbappe for the first goal. This performance followed his winning goal against Juventus in the Champions League earlier in the week.
Bellingham had been sidelined at the beginning of the season due to shoulder surgery but has now showcased top form in the past week. Alonso highlighted Bellingham’s strong performances against Juventus, Barcelona, and Getafe, emphasizing his impact on the team.
Bellingham’s goal against Juventus marked his first goal at Santiago Bernabeu since April. With Bellingham’s decisive goal, Madrid extended their lead over Barcelona to five points in the league standings. Despite pre-match controversy stirred by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who accused Madrid of unfair play, Alonso stated that his team’s motivation stemmed from the importance of the game and the desire to triumph in the Clasico after last season’s defeats.
In a match where Madrid had three goals disallowed for offside, Vinicius Junior stood out for his performance. Following the game, Alonso praised the team’s overall effort and stressed the significance of the victory, noting that the outcome could have been even more favorable.