FC Barcelona shocked late
Incredible Bellingham saves Real in Clasico
October 28, 2023, 6:20 p.m
Real Madrid are a long time behind FC Barcelona in the Clasico. But then comes Jude Bellingham’s time. The ex-Dortmunder first equalized with a dream goal from a distance, then shocked the Catalans with a goal in added time to win.
A goal from national team captain İlkay Gündoğan was not enough for FC Barcelona to win the first Clásico of the season. The Catalans had to admit defeat against Real Madrid in the Spanish league with 1:2 (1:0) after an early lead. Gündoğan (6th minute) was only successful for the hosts, but ex-Dortmunder Jude Bellingham (68th/90th + 2) secured the late victory with a brace. After the eleventh matchday, Real takes over the top of the table ahead of FC Girona with the same points. Barcelona are third but can still be overtaken by Atlético Madrid on Sunday.
According to the data provider Opta, four German professionals were on the pitch for the first time in the prestigious game: Gündoğan and keeper Marc-André ter Stegen in the Barça jersey, Antonio Rüdiger and Toni Kroos for the Madrilenians. And Gündoğan took center stage early on when he was successful with a well-considered shot into the far corner. The Catalans largely had the game under control in the first half and hardly allowed any chances to score; Real noticeably lacked creativity.
50.12 spectators in the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, including music legends Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones, saw strengthened guests after the break. The once again outstanding and increasingly unbelievable Bellingham first overcame ter Stegen with a strong long-range shot from more than 20 meters and then followed up with a goal from a distance in stoppage time. His goals were ten and eleven in only his twelfth competitive game for the Royals. In the 187th league game between the two long-term rivals, the substitution of the recovered ex-Munich player Robert Lewandowski after an hour didn’t help Barcelona to take points.