Jude Bellingham had not scored this season before his dazzling hot streak
He finished the last campaign with 36 goal contributions in just 42 appearances
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By DOMINIC HOGAN
Published: 16:27 EST, 7 December 2024 | Updated: 16:27 EST, 7 December 2024
Jude Bellingham looks to be back to his best for Real Madrid, netting his fifth goal in as many games against Girona on Saturday night.
After a rough start to the season with no goals in the league for his first six outings in LaLiga in 2024-25, the English superstar has bounced back in stunning fashion with goals in his next five games.
With Barcelona leading the way in LaLiga for the early stages of the season, and Kylian Mbappe's introduction to life at the Bernabeu not going completely to plan, Bellingham's return to form is a welcome boost for Carlo Ancelotti.
After Osasuna, Leganes, Getafe and Athletic Club had fallen victim to the midfielder's revival this term, it was Girona's turn next.
With the scores still locked at 0-0 in the first half, Bellingham stormed into the box to fire home a piledriver of a finish past former Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga and give his side the lead.
That goal was just reward for the Three Lions star's performance, having dominated the field in the first 45 minutes.
Jude Bellingham's hot streak continued with a fifth goal in as many games in LaLiga on Saturday
The English superstar had not scored in the campaign before his run of five consecutive goals
It is a welcome boost for Carlo Ancelotti as his side look kickstart their 2025-26 campaign
Bellingham created two big chances, 29 passes, completed 100 per cent of his dribbles, won both his two duels, made three clearances and scored the all-important goal in an all-round display.
Outside of the Spanish top-flight Bellingham is still yet to register his first strike, but he will undoubtedly take heart as he plays himself back into form for Los Blancos.
Last season he catapulted to the forefront of the European game off the back of a stunning debut season at the Bernabeu.
With his side winning both the Champions League and LaLiga crowns, Bellingham was arguably the best player in the side.
He scored 19 times in 28 LaLiga appearances, as well as another four in the Champions League and a further 13 assists in all competitions meant that he finished his first campaign at Real Madrid with 36 contributions in just 42 matches.