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Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo in La Liga on Friday night, with Jude Bellingham once again proving to be the matchwinner. The win extended Real Madrid's winning streak to three consecutive games and ensured they remained at the top of the La Liga table. Celta Vigo, on the other hand, were hoping to improve on their solitary point and were unfortunate to have a goal disallowed early in the match.
Real Madrid suffered an early setback when Vinicius Jr. was forced off with an injury in the first half, depriving them of one of their key creative players. This posed a challenge for Carlo Ancelotti's side, who were struggling to find their rhythm in the absence of Vinicius. However, Bellingham stepped up in his advanced role under Ancelotti and capitalized on a late Toni Kroos corner to score the winning goal.
Jude Bellingham's impressive form continued as he scored his fourth goal in three games for Real Madrid. The former Borussia Dortmund player has quickly become a key contributor for his new team and his goalscoring ability from midfield could prove to be a vital asset as Real Madrid aim to reclaim the La Liga title. The investment in Bellingham is already looking like a bargain rather than a waste.
The match saw several key moments, including Jorgen Strand Larsen's disallowed goal for Celta Vigo after the referee ruled that Kepa Arrizabalaga had been impeded by the player. Vinicius Jr. also had to be substituted due to injury, disrupting Real Madrid's flow. In the second half, the introductions of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric provided a boost, and Rodrygo earned a penalty, only for the Celta Vigo goalkeeper to make a fantastic save. However, Bellingham's close-range header in the 81st minute eventually secured the victory for Real Madrid.
Overall, Real Madrid showed resilience and determination to overcome the challenges posed by Celta Vigo and secure another important win. The performance of Jude Bellingham once again played a critical role in their success, and if he continues to deliver such impressive performances, he could be the key to Real Madrid's La Liga title ambitions.
Key Events:
1. In the 3rd minute, Larsen scores for Celta against Real Madrid, with a deflected shot past the keeper.
2. In the 5th minute, a goal is disallowed, bringing the score back to 0-0.
3. In the 11th minute, Vinicius is taken off for treatment after a run and pass to Rodrygo.
4. In the 66th minute, a penalty was awarded to Real Madrid after Ivan Villar brought down Rodrygo in the box.
5. In the 68th minute, Rodrygo's penalty was saved by the keeper.
6. In the 81st minute, Bellingham scores for Real Madrid, getting across his marker and glancing a header past the keeper.
Key stat: Bellingham has scored four goals in three games for his new team.
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