Real Madrid aim for third straight win to start Spanish league after scorching Bellingham
Jude Bellingham's promising start to Real Madrid quickly helped quell some disappointment over the departure of Karim Benzema and the club's failure to bring in Kylian Mbappé.
Madrid's best signing so far this year has enjoyed a smooth start, scoring one goal in the team's 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league opener and two goals. in a 3-1 win over Almeria last weekend. Bellingham will once again attract all the attention when Madrid visit Celta Vigo on Friday in an attempt to maintain a flawless record.
His arrival generated a lot of excitement among Madrid fans, who hoped he could make an immediate impact and strengthen the team's midfield, and performances. His initials exceeded even some of the most optimistic expectations.
Jude Bellingham's promising debut with Real Madrid quickly eased some of the disappointment over the departure of Karim Benzema and the club's failure to bring in Kylian Mbappé.
Madrid's best signing so far this year has enjoyed a smooth start, scoring one goal in the team's 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league opener and two goals. in a 3-1 win over Almeria last weekend. Bellingham will once again attract all the attention when Madrid visit Celta Vigo on Friday in an attempt to maintain a flawless record.
His arrival generated a lot of excitement among Madrid fans, who hoped he could make an immediate impact and strengthen the team's midfield, and performances. His initials exceeded even some of the most optimistic expectations.
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More importantly, they reassured Madrid that they had an important attack plan in the area of the squad that worried many fans because of the lack of depth. Madrid lost Benzema and three other strikers during the season: Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio and Mariano DÃaz. The only addition in attack is Spanish striker Joselu, on loan from Espanyol.
"We believe the arrival of Bellingham will make up for the absence of Karim," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told Italian radio Serie A on Tuesday in remarks echoed by the daily newspaper. Sports Marca of Spain. “You are a serious and mature child with many qualities. What he has accomplished so far is not surprising to those who know him. Surprisingly, he is only 20 years old.
The English midfielder has been one of the most sought-after players this year, joining Madrid for 130 million euros ($141 million) from Borussia Dortmund.Rephrase.
"I'm not surprised by Bellingham's adaptation because he doesn't really play as a No 10 at Dortmund," Ancelotti said on Thursday. “But he showed himself to be a more direct player, maybe with the ball more than without the ball, but he is a direct player. He adapts very well because he is a very intelligent player who moves very well without the ball.
Spanish daily Marca reports that the high volume of jerseys sold on behalf of Bellingham has helped Madrid achieve the same sales levels as last summer when they won their 14th European Championship. market, Bellingham quickly equaled VinÃcius Júnior and Eduardo Camavinga as the players with the most shirt sales.
Madrid's other strikers this season are VinÃcius and Rodrygo, the Brazilian duo likely to play a bigger role once attack begins. The team also has Brahim DÃaz as a striker, although he often plays as a midfielder during his loan spell at AC Milan.
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Benzema, who won last year's Ballon d'Or, has been the team's best player in recent seasons, leading the charge following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. The French striker left to sign a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia. It is hoped that Mbappé will eventually join Madrid this season, but the club have yet to agree a deal with Paris Saint-Germain. Ancelotti said newly recruited goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will start in goal, while Andriy Lunin will return to the bench. Kepa arrived to make up for the absence of Thibaut Courtois due to injury.
Celta, with former Madrid coach Rafa BenÃtez in charge this season, will look to win their first match after starting with a 0-2 home defeat to Osasuna and a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad thanks to Óscar Mingueza's equalizer in stoppage time.
Madrid played the first three away matches due to the renovation of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
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Defending champions Barcelona take on Villarreal on Sunday in a bid to win their second straight game after starting with a 0-0 draw against Getafe. The Catalan club will remain without coach Xavi Hernández and striker Raphinha, who received two suspensions after being sent off against Getafe. Xavi received a red card for complaining to the referee, while Raphinha was caught elbowing an opponent. Villarreal started with a 1-2 loss to Real Betis at home but came back with a 1-0 win over Mallorca.
Atletico Madrid visit Rayo Vallecano on Monday, one of three to start with two wins, along with Real Madrid and Valencia.
Atletico won the opener against Granada and drew Betis last weekend. Valencia clinched their third straight win when they host Osasuna on Sunday, while Sevilla try to earn their first point after successive defeats when they host Girona on Saturday. Sociedad are looking to win after two draws when they visit newly promoted Las Palmas on Friday. Athletic Bilbao host Betis on Sunday.