With this win, it seems inevitable that the talented England midfielder will soon be celebrating his first La Liga title in his debut season at the club. Real Madrid now have six games left to play in the league, allowing them the luxury to potentially ease off domestically and shift their focus to the upcoming Champions League semi-finals against Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich.
The match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions. Barcelona struck first with Andreas Christensen nodding in Raphinha’s corner early on, but Real Madrid quickly responded with Vinicius converting a penalty after Lucas Vazquez was brought down in the box. Despite Barcelona momentarily regaining the lead through Fran Lopez’s goal, Lucas Vazquez leveled the score once again, setting the stage for a tense finale.
With both teams fatigued from midweek Champions League exertions, it seemed destined for a draw until Bellingham’s relentless determination changed the course of the game. His decisive goal, buried into the roof of the net after a precise cross from Lucas Vazquez, shattered Barcelona’s hopes and sealed their fate.
For Bellingham, this goal marked a significant moment, ending his goal drought since February and bringing his tally to 17 league goals and 21 in all competitions. It was a reminder of the remarkable impact he has had since joining Real Madrid.
As for Barcelona, the defeat compounds a miserable week, leaving them with tough decisions to make regarding their managerial situation. With uncertainty looming, they must regroup and salvage what they can from the remainder of the season.
