Jude Bellingham produced a masterclass at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid dismantled Malaga to maintain their flawless start to the La Liga campaign.
According tp Goal, the England international was the catalyst for a dominant 4-0 victory that keeps Jose Mourinho’s side at the summit of the table.
Bellingham continued his sensational form, scoring an incredible goal to help Real Madrid beat Malaga in La Liga as returning boss Mourinho racked up a third win in a row.
The England midfielder, who was the heartbeat of the side throughout, opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a piece of individual brilliance. Collecting the ball 35 yards out, he dribbled past three opposition defenders before finishing past Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero.
The 23-year-old’s influence did not stop there, as he played a pivotal role in doubling the lead just seven minutes later.
After Herrero parried a stinging effort, Bellingham’s follow-up header resulted in the ball rebounding off the Malaga goalkeeper and over the line, forcing an own goal.
Speaking after the full-time whistle, Mourinho was full of praise for his young superstar. "He is an incredible player," the manager stated.
"He is very demanding of himself and he is also demanding of others. I didn't want to see him defend almost like a second left-back."
The Portuguese tactician, now in his second spell at the club, seems to have found the perfect balance for his star-studded attacking trident.
Addressing the chemistry between his front three, Mourinho dismissed previous reports of friction. "Very, very good players want to play together always, because they have the same speed of thought, the same quality and they always have to be compatible," he explained. "It was said that I didn't want the three, but what I say is that I always want the best. There is empathy and collective work. They are all very good."
