Jude Bellingham finished an amazing debut season with Real Madrid with a spectacular assist against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
In just seven minutes in Saudi Arabia, Carlo Ancelotti’s team had taken the lead thanks to a goal from Vinicius Jr., who surged free through on goal after going around Ter Stegen.
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The goal came from Bellingham’s brilliant pass, which let him slip the ball between three defenders, go past Barcelona’s high line, and release the Brazilian.
The England international was praised by supporters on social media, with one user writing: “Someone get that pass from Bellingham!” It was a clever practical joke.
“I notice that Jude Bellingham’s help for Vinicius is being disregarded. What an excellent pass,” said someone else.
Jude Bellingham’s incredible Real Madrid rookie year carried over into the Spanish Super Cup.
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Early in the first half, the England international found Vinicius Jr. with a brilliant pass.
“That assist from Jude Bellingham is absolutely outrageous,” said a third.
After signing a £113 million contract to join Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund last summer, Bellingham had an incredible first season.
In 24 games in all competitions, he has 17 goals and 6 assists.
After Robert Lewandowski got his team within striking distance, Vinicius Jr. extended their lead and added a third from the penalty spot to complete a first-half hat-trick against Barca.