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Cristiano Ronaldo has been a trendsetter throughout his career. The Portuguese superstar has set records one after another following his first goal in first goal in his professional career. However, records are meant to be broken. Real Madrid‘s $111 million star signing has been on fire this season and has already broken an elite record set by the ex-Los Blancos talisman.

Ronaldo scored his very first professional goal on this day as he found the back of the net for Sporting Lisbon. After that, he never looked back in his career as he still continues to pave the path for the emerging generation. With the Portuguese now in the final stages of his career, it seems like there are a few starlets who are gunning for the top spot.

Jude Bellingham shatters elite Real Madrid record set by Cristiano Ronaldo

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Former Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham has been unstoppable following his move to Real Madrid. The English youngster has emerged as the best player for Los Blancos on the pitch, with sensational performances one after the other. The player was in sublime form in the team’s last game against Osasuna.

MADRID, SPAIN – JUNE 15: Jude Bellingham, new Real Madrid player, is unveiled at Valdebebas training ground on June 15, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Castillo/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Jude Bellingham tore through the opposition’s defense as he bagged a brace helping his side bag a 4-0 win. With the two goals in the last game, Bellingham has taken his goal tally to a staggering 8 goals in the league. The English star who is currently at the top of the Golden Boot rankings in the LaLiga has now surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s elite record for the club.

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Ronaldo, who moved to Real Madrid from Manchester United back in 2009, set an elite record for the club. The Portuguese set a record for consecutive goal contributions in nine straight games for the club following his debut. However, Jude Bellingham has announced his arrival in Madrid in style as he surpassed Ronaldo’s tally, taking the record into double digits.

It is also a great coincidence that Bellingham broke his record on the same day the Portuguese scored his first goal. Ronaldo, playing for Sporting Lisbon, scored a brace against Moreirense to kick-start his career.

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The English star has been on fire for his new club. While fans were hesitant about Madrid’s decision to spend $111 million on the player, it seems like Jude is worth every single penny.

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Jude Bellingam takes Osasuna by storm

The Englishman has been operating on a different level following his move to Real Madrid. Fans who have been the star play for Dortmund knew the Englishman was talented, but the player has kicked things up by a landslide. The midfielder in just under fifteen games has established himself as one of the most essential players for the team.

Real Madrid has heavily banked on the player this season. The last game against Osasuna at home saw Madrid rout their opponents thanks to a masterclass from their new signing. Bellingham was once again unstoppable as he bagged two goals for his side, helping them bag their eighth win of the season.

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If Bellingham continues to fire like he is throughout the season, it would not be a big surprise if he emerges as the Golden Boot winner in his very first season with Real Madrid. On a scale of one to ten, how impressive has been Jude Bellingham for Real Madrid? Let us know in the comments below.

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Saurabh Saket is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. While Saket has been a football fan for a while, his passion for the sport stems from FIFA 17 which featured Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Reus on its cover. With dreams of standing as a part of the Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park, Saket loves to write about the game from a fan’s perspective giving his take on recent happenings.
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