Jude Bellingham to the rescue! ⚽️🔥 In an electrifying match on Friday, Real Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory against Valencia, despite being down to 10 men after Vinicius Junior saw red.
The night didn't start off well for Los Blancos. Huro Duro fired Valencia into the lead during the first half of this feisty clash, putting pressure on Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Things took a dramatic turn when Vinicius Jr. was sent off with just over 10 minutes remaining, after an altercation with Valencia's goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski. 😱 The tension was palpable!
But never count Madrid out! Bellingham set up veteran midfielder Luka Modric, who coolly equalized in the 85th minute, igniting hopes for a comeback.
And in the dying moments of stoppage time, Bellingham pounced on a defensive error to score the winning goal in the 96th minute! 🚀 What a finish!
This victory propels Real Madrid to the top of La Liga, two points clear of city rivals Atlético Madrid. Ancelotti, though happy with the win, expressed surprise at his team's slow start and defended Vinicius, suggesting he didn't deserve the red card.
What a night for football fans! Real Madrid showed their resilience and flair, and Bellingham proved he's a true game-changer. 🙌
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Bellingham gives Real Madrid win at Valencia after Vinicius sees red
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