The English midfielder had a memorable match when he scored in the second half. Real Madrid took the top spot in Group C after three matches.
This morning, Real Madrid had a trip to Braga’s home field in the third match of Group C Champions League. In many aspects, Los Blancos is considered superior to the Portuguese representative. Coach Carlo Ancelotti fielded a strong squad, including many great players: Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes…
Bellingham is positioned highest in Real Madrid’s midfield. Playing behind the English player are Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, and Federico Valverde. The two teams played tit-for-tat in the first 15 minutes of the match.
In the 4th minute, Braga players demanded a penalty kick after Ricardo Horta fell in the Real Madrid penalty area. However, referee Michael Oliver waved his hand and refused.
Minute 16, Real Madrid picked sweet fruit. Rodrygo swung his legs decisively, tearing Braga’s net. Real Madrid took a 1-0 lead. In the context that Los Blancos’ attack does not possess a very classy number 9 at the moment, Rodrygo’s brilliance is essential.
Real Madrid did not create many good opportunities against Braga, but Ancelotti and his team always know how to defeat their opponents.
Veteran Luka Modric played maturely and firmly with experience and mischievous ball handling situations. At the end of the first 45 minutes, Real Madrid led Braga 1-0.
Entering the second half, Real Madrid created many scoring opportunities at the opponent’s goal. In the 61st minute, starting from a favorable pass on the left wing from Vinicius, Bellingham put on a classy look and tore Braga’s net. The score increased to 2-0 for Real Madrid.
Bellingham is showing destructive form this season. The contract was successful beyond Real Madrid’s expectations. Bellingham contributed 11 goals and 3 assists after 12 matches for Real Madrid. In the 63rd minute, Braga suddenly scored a goal to shorten the score. Alvaro Djalo punished the negligence of Real Madrid’s defense when he fired a shot from a close angle to beat goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The score is 1-2.
In the remaining time of the second half, Real Madrid preserved the one-goal advantage, thereby winning the final 2-1 against Braga. Los Blancos monopolized the top spot in Group C, with 9 absolute points after three matches.