Jude Bellingham carved his name into the Spanish Super Cup history books as Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Mallorca in Thursday’s semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Soccernet.football reports.
The England international showed his immense composure, netting the opening goal in a commanding display that earned Los Blancos a place in Sunday’s final against arch-rivals Barcelona.
Bellingham’s decisive moment came just after the hour mark. Positioned perfectly, he slotted home following Rodrygo’s rebound off ..., breaking the deadlock in a match Mallorca had struggled to impose themselves in.
His strike not only put Real Madrid on the path to victory but also placed him alongside David Beckham as one of only two Englishmen to score in the Spanish Super Cup. Beckham first achieved the feat 20 years ago in a similar clash against Mallorca.
Real Madrid’s dominance culminated in two late goals during stoppage time. Martin Valjent inadvertently turned the ball into his own net before Rodrygo added a third, sealing a comfortable win for Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
Bellingham’s consistency has been remarkable since joining Real Madrid.
With nine goals and seven assists in 23 appearances this season, the midfielder has become a linchpin for Los Blancos.
Now, with Barcelona awaiting in the final, Real Madrid will aim to avenge their crushing 4-0 defeat in October’s Clasico.