Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in the latest round of the Spanish La Liga on Sunday night, with a goal from young English midfielder Jude Bellingham securing victory for Los Blancos.
The match at Santiago Bernabeu saw Real Madrid take control early on and were soon leading 1-0 thanks to Bellingham's strike, which was awarded after VAR (video助理裁判) reviewed a penalty decision against Barcelona.
Barcelona struggled to create any meaningful chances as Real Madrid continued to dominate possession and control the game. However, they failed to add to their lead before half-time, leaving the visitors needing a late winner to secure all three points.
In the second half, Real Madrid continued to apply pressure and eventually found a way through in the 86th minute when Casemiro crossed for Bellingham to score his first senior international goal. The win moved Real Madrid up to fourth place in the table, while Barcelona remain fifth.
Bellingham's performance was lauded by many, with fans and experts alike praising his pace, skill and composure on the pitch. He became just the third England-born player to score for Real Madrid since the club was founded in 1902, joining Ryan Giggs and Paul Gascoigne.
Overall, it was a thrilling evening of football between two of Europe's top clubs, with both teams showcasing their talent and determination. Real Madrid's victory is sure to boost their confidence ahead of the final stages of the season, while Barcelona will be left to reflect on a disappointing result that leaves them in fourth place and chasing a Champions League spot.