Jude Bellingham displayed remarkable composure as he opened the scoring for Real Madrid in their 2-0 victory over Getafe, converting a penalty while sending a “chilling” message to the opposing goalkeeper.
The match remained scoreless until Antonio Rudiger was fouled in the penalty area by Allan Nyom, prompting the referee to award a penalty. Unlike Kylian Mbappe, who missed a penalty in a recent defeat to Liverpool, Bellingham approached the spot with confidence. He feinted slightly, paused to see goalkeeper David Soria’s movement, and then calmly slotted the ball into the opposite corner.
After scoring, Bellingham turned and pointed two fingers toward his eyes, signaling that he had “observed very carefully” the goalkeeper’s actions. This confident gesture sparked a frenzy on social media, with fans praising his cool demeanor and playfully suggesting he had shown Mbappe how to take a penalty properly.
Despite his impressive performance, Bellingham was substituted in the first half due to a neck issue. However, after the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti reassured that the injury was not serious. He stated, “He had a little problem with his neck and couldn’t continue playing, but it’s not a serious injury.”
Ancelotti also reflected on the match, praising the team’s performance: “Today the team played well, balanced, and showed great fighting spirit. Despite many difficulties, especially with injuries, Real Madrid still fought with all their might. What gives me confidence is that the whole team has regained their spirit, attitude, and concentration. Step by step, we will solve the problems and continue to fight.”