Jude Bellingham surpasses Ronaldo’s record with record-breaking start at Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s midfielder, Jude Bellingham, made waves on Sunday as he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s record at Los Blancos by scoring in their 3-0 La Liga victory over Cadiz.

Bellingham’s goal, coming with 16 minutes remaining, marked a historic moment as he became the only player in Real Madrid’s history to score more than 13 goals in their first 15 games. This impressive achievement comes after the England international’s £88.5m move from Borussia Dortmund to Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the summer.

Since joining Real Madrid, Bellingham has showcased his prowess on the field, amassing 14 goals in 15 appearances. This remarkable feat outshines Ronaldo’s initial impact when he made an £80m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009, scoring 13 goals in his first 15 appearances in all competitions. Notably, Ronaldo’s start equaled the benchmark set by former Real Madrid players Alfredo Di Stefano in 1953 and Pruden in 1943.

However, Bellingham’s stellar start also positions him ahead of other iconic Real Madrid figures, including Ferenc Puskas (11 goals) and Ruud van Nistelrooy (9 goals). As the young midfielder continues to make history with his goal-scoring prowess, his impact on Real Madrid’s success becomes increasingly evident.