Jude Bellingham strikes on arrival as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao

Real’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring v Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

Jude Bellingham scored on his triumphant Real Madrid debut in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in their opening La Liga match. Despite concerns at both ends of the pitch, Carlo Ancelotti's side earned a convincing victory at the San Mames to kick off their title bid, with Rodrygo Goes opening the scoring.

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Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo worked well as a strike duo, with Bellingham in the No. 10 role at the tip of a diamond midfield offering ample support.

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