Jude Bellingham marked his return with a goal as Real Madrid moved back to the top of La Liga courtesy of a 3-0 win over Cadiz.
Match Report
Bellingham had missed the last two games for Los Blancos after suffering a shoulder injury in the 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano which also saw him ruled out on England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
But the 20-year-old looked back to his best as he scored for the 11th time in 12 league appearances this season after being set up by Rodrygo, whose earlier brace had set the away side on their way to an impressive win.
Real went close to taking the lead in the third minute when Dani Carvajal’s attempted cross took a big deflection and almost caught out goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma, who was moving to his right in anticipation.
And the visitors did not have to wait long to break the deadlock in brilliant fashion, Rodrygo curling a right-footed shot into the top corner from just inside the area in the 14th minute.
Bellingham then failed to make enough contact on a dangerous cross from Luka Modric and the England midfielder also headed over after Chris Ramos sliced an attempted clearance back towards his own goal.
Cadiz were also creating chances and Roger Marti almost equalised with a left-footed shot which looked destined for the top corner until Andriy Lunin threw himself to his left and tipped the ball wide.
More goals always looked on the cards in an entertaining contest and, after Modric had struck the base of a post after 64 minutes, Real eventually doubled their lead on the counter-attack, Bellingham feeding Rodrygo to curl another superb finish beyond the despairing dive of Ledesma.
Rodrygo soon repaid the favour, finding Bellingham in acres of space on the left side of the area and he drilled a left-footed shot unerringly into the far corner.
With the points secure and games looming against Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday and Granada in the league three days later, it was no surprise to see Carlo Ancelotti substitute his star duo four minutes after Bellingham’s goal.
To their credit, Cadiz continued to press forward in pursuit of a goal that their performance deserved and Brian Ocampo’s injury-time effort was well saved by Lunin, but the defeat leaves them 16th in the table, two points above the relegation zone.
Real moved a point above Girona at the top of the table ahead of the latter’s game at home to Athletic Bilbao on Monday.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
3' Yellow Card! Valverde booked
10' Great header!
14' GOAL! Cadiz 0-1 Real Madrid (Rodrygo)
38' Great save!
64' GOAL! Cadiz 0-2 Real Madrid (Rodrygo)
67' Yellow Card! Alejo booked
71' Yellow Card! Javi Hernández booked
74' GOAL! Cadiz 0-3 Real Madrid (Jude Bellingham)
84' Yellow Card! Rudiger booked
Line-ups
Cadiz XI: Álex Fernández, Zaldua, Rubén Alcaraz, Marti, Fali, Conan Ledesma, Víctor Chust, Javi Hernández, Chris Ramos, Robert Navarro, Lucas Pires
Subs: Álvaro Negredo, José Mari, Sergi Guardiola, David Gil, Sobrino, Darwin Machís, Iza Carcelén, Meré, Alejo, Maxi Gomez, Momo Mbaye, Brian Ocampo
Real Madrid XI: Modric, Kroos, Joselu, Nacho, Carvajal, Rudiger, F Mendy, Valverde, Andriy Lunin, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham
Subs: Alaba, Vazquez, Ceballos, Brahim, Fran García, Gonzalo García, Diego Piñeiro, Mario Martín, Nico Paz, Fran González
maturidikxith
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belligoal is back⚽️😎
Madridistafamily
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World class player
Peaceking1234
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There's never a Problem when you have GOATLLINGHAM💎 in your team💯🔥🙌
itz_me_ojei
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Rodrygo has SEVEN goal contributions in his last two LALIGA games 👀 ⚽️⚽️🅰️ vs. Cadiz ⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️ vs. Valencia On a tear ⚡️
maturidikxith
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2 goal⚽️⚽️ 1 assist🎯 rodrygo is back to his best
Peaceking1234
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Rodrygo💎 , Garnacho💫 and Bellingham👑 who are Ronaldo's👑 Idols have all scored Today💯🙌🔥👏 , Football is HAPPY❤💯😎
Peaceking1234
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Some Appreciation❤ for StarBoy💫 Rodrygo today💯🔥👏 , Stellar Performance from this Great Player👑
Drbin
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It’s only November and Jude Bellingham has already equaled his 2022-23 scoring tally 🔥 Last season: 𝟏𝟒 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 This season: 𝟏𝟒 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬
JoyNg01
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Jude Bellingham is just 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 ✨ 🏟️ 15 games this season. ⚽️ 14 total goals scored. 👟 3 assists provided. …wonderful performance by Rodrygo with two goals and one assist, Real win again and Jude scores 🕺🏼 🤍🤍
JoyNg01
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I saw someone saying that Girona will be 4 points clear after tonight and I looked away. The only 4 we will see after tonight is Barca being 4th on the table.😭😭😂😂😂
JoyNg01
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Bellingham returns from injury: 1 goal + 1 assist. Generational talents Pedri and De Jong returns from injury: ●Error404. ●Grass too high. ●sun too bright. There's levels to this game.🤍🔥🔥
Shmonny
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Ronaldo inspires the young generation while Messi fights them.
EngineerAlimson001
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Era of Ronaldo is going but cannot be forgotten. King of football RONALDO
Alhafson
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cadiz defenders every time they see rodrygo
Peaceking1234
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Tell a Friend to tell another Friend to tell another Friend Bellingham💎 has Scored Again👑💯👏🔥 11 Goals🎯 in 12 LALIGA Matches this season as a Midfielder isn't a Joke💯 , Simply WORLD CLASS👑💯
_stekafo4
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Current Trend
zahid1O
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The clean sheet master Lunin ❤️
Adobelive
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GIF link Here: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53618508&language=en
Godwinesey
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Ronaldo, You are the father of inspiration in the world of football and beyond. You are a result of hard work and passionate dedication to any assignment. You came and conquered and still building a tower to be emulated by generations. Personally, I love your zeal and resilience. You deserve the Titles KING & GOAT at the same time. May God give you the energy to entertain us and mentor young generations.
PrinceMichu
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Barca fans after Bellingham scored jus after the injury be like 👇😅😅
TemajungMichaelT
326
His release clause is 1Billion Euros, for a reason. He is a world star
Doxmang
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🇧🇷🥵 Rodrygo (22) is on red hot form for Real Madrid — in his last 3 games he has 9 goal contributions. Incredible. 📈🚀🛫🤝⭐🔥🤴🌹💯❤️✍️
Alhafson
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what a performance today player with zero haters
Peaceking1234
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Meanwhile Garnacho💎 also giving us a Lovely Remembrance of the Great Bicycle Kick Goal🙌❤ by the Legendary Ronaldo🐐 , A Goal to never forget💯😍
GaB12jr
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Rodrygo, Garnacho, and Bellingham Idolized this man n they al scored today....,,
footballloveronly
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Back to the TOP. The ULTIMATE LEADER 💯⚽🔥
Mullerpelly
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Second Zidane Bellingham still give Barcelona Fans nightmare 😂😂
JoyNg01
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Most of our key players are injured and here we are busy winning 3-0. They key players are also injured but we have to listen to excuses about the sun and the grass.🤦♂️🤣🤣🤣
Jordon4u
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All I can do is applaud Madrid as a Barca fan, their games are getting more interesting everyday and with Bellingham, you are always expecting and waiting for something special from him.
Lawalkeys
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World class player
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I thought they were saying because he disrespect Messi is not going to have a good career people with hatred sha
Sparklee1200
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I thought they were saying because he disrespect Messi is not going to have a good career people with hatred sha
don't mind those barca players, let em keep deceiving themselves 🤣😂🤣😂