October 07, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday, thanks to another clinical brace from England midfielder, Jude Bellingham.
The 20-year-old struck either side of half-time to take his tally to 10 goals in 10 games since his big-money summer switch from Borussia Dortmund. Vinicius Junior and Joselu then wrapped up the points for Carlo Ancelotti’s men late on.
Bellingham gave Madrid the lead after just 9 minutes, drilling home after being teed up by Dani Carvajal. Vinicius and Carvajal had chances to extend the advantage before the break, while Osasuna threatened through Jon Moncayola and Ante Budimir.
But Bellingham doubled his and Madrid’s tally shortly after the restart with a composed finish from Federico Valverde’s pass. Vinicius made it 3-0 on 65 minutes after racing clear, before turning provider for Joselu to add a fourth.
Although Joselu failed to convert a late penalty, it was a comfortable return to winning ways for the hosts, who reclaimed first place after Girona had temporarily gone top with victory over Cadiz earlier in the day.
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