Real Madrid's new signing Jude Bellingham is making waves in La Liga, emulating Cristiano Ronaldo's unique start at the club. Though it's premature to draw extensive comparisons, Bellingham's impressive form is turning heads, as he has set an impressive record at the Bernabeu.
The English player's performance during the pre-season was a sneak peek into his extraordinary talent, and he hasn't disappointed since the league kicked off. He marked his debut with a goal against Athletic Bilbao, only to outdo himself in the following game. In the 3-1 away victory over Almeria, he netted twice and set up the third, asserting his presence in Spain.
This incredible start means that Bellingham has notched three goals and an assist in his first two La Liga appearances. It's a feat that places him in truly illustrious company, as the last time a player had such an impressive start for Real Madrid was Ronaldo in 2009.
As highlighted by the BBC, Bellingham's achievement of scoring in each of his first two La Liga games for Real Madrid has created a buzz. It's notably reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo's start in 2009. The football icon joined the Spanish giants that year from Manchester United, breaking records with his transfer fee.
The Portuguese legend's remarkable debut against Deportivo La Coruna was only the beginning. Ronaldo continued to impress with goals against Espanyol, Xerez, and Villarreal. He impressively scored in each of his first four appearances, setting a benchmark for Bellingham to meet. The 20-year-old Englishman has scored in two games so far and will need to find the net in his next two appearances.
The remarkable beginning of Bellingham's La Liga career only justifies the significant investment of €103 million
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