Published: 19:39, 14 Jan 2024Updated: 20:49, 14 Jan 2024
Jude Bellingham turned provider for Real Madrid as he assisted Vinicius Jr with a clever pass in the Spanish Super Cup final.
The 20-year-old sensation could be set to win his first piece of silverware with Los Blancos following a sensational start at the club as Los Blancos take on rivals Barcelona in the showpiece final.
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Bellingham thread the needle with his assist from midfieldCredit: @rfef X
Bellingham has scored 17 goals for Madrid since joining in June and also provided five assists prior to Sunday’s clash against Barcelona.
He then made it six assists for the season after just ten minutes in Saudi Arabia, pulling off arguably one of his best passes to date.
The England international had possession in the centre circle and looked set to lose possession as he was being closed down by two Barcelona players.
However, he spotted the run of Vinicius Jr and managed to thread a fantastic ball through the opposition to allow his teammate a clear sight on goal.
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The Brazilian then rounded Inaki Pena Sotorres and slotted the ball into an empty to net to give Madrid the lead.
Sunday’s match is being played at the KSU Stadium, the home of Cristiano Ronaldo’s team Al Nassr, with Vinicius Jr taking inspiration from the Real Madrid legend.
After his goal, he did the Portuguese legend’s iconic ‘Siu’ celebration in front of the adoring fans.
Vinicius Jr then added a second goal just minutes later, this time rolling the ball in at the back post after Barca’s offside trap backfired.
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Vinicius Jr rounded the goalkeeper to make it 1-0Credit: @rfef X
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He then emulated the iconic celebration from RonaldoCredit: @rfef X
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The Brazilian then did his own celebration after the ‘siu’Credit: AFP
Barcelona pulled one back towards the latter stages of the first-half thanks to an excellent first-time volley from Robert Lewandowski.
However, Vinicius Jr sealed a hat-trick from the penalty spot after just 39 minutes to restore Madrid’s lead.
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