La Liga Roundup: Bellingham continues scoring spree as Real Madrid defeat Celta

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham did it once more, scoring a fourth purpose in three video games to guide Real Madrid to a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo on Friday and make it three victories in as many video games within the Spanish league.

Madrid’s high signing of the offseason scored as soon as within the staff’s 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao of their opener and twice within the 3-1 win at Almeria final weekend.

The England midfielder joined Madrid on a 130-million-euro ($142 million) transfer from Borussia Dortmund this summer time, and is proving to be definitely worth the worth.

At Vigo, Bellingham slipped into the realm and was in place to move house the winner within the 81st minute and snatch a victory in opposition to a Celta aspect that had squandered its scoring probabilities.

Bellingham was arrange by Joselu Mato, who changed Vinícius Júnior within the sixteenth minute after the Brazil ahead picked up an obvious leg damage.

Celta goalkeeper Ivan Villar saved Rodrygo’s penalty within the 68th after the goalie had fouled the ahead within the space after he was performed by way of by a go from Bellingham.

Iago Aspas virtually scored two minutes later for the hosts, solely to scuff his shot extensive.

Celta’s American participant Luca de la Torre was substituted late after he was attended by staff docs on the pitch. He walked off on his personal energy.

Newly signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga began for Madrid, with Andriy Lunin going again to the bench. Kepa arrived to assist make up for the absence of injured common starter Thibaut Courtois.

Celta remained winless in three video games since Rafa Benítez took over as coach this summer time.

Also, Real Sociedad drew 0-0 with Las Palmas.