Jude Bellingham insisted giving up is "not an option" after opening his goalscoring account for Real Madrid this season.
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- Real Madrid beat Osasuna 4-0
- Bellingham scores first goal of season
- Reflects on tough start to campaign
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Los Blancos thumped Osasuna 4-0 on Saturday, with Bellingham bagging a goal and an assist in the victory. That was the England international's first goal of the campaign, something he revelled in after the fact.
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WHAT JUDE BELLINGHAM SAID
Alongside a number of photos of him celebrating his goal and his team's win, he wrote on Instagram: "Even in shit times, giving up is not an option. Madridistas, thank you for your incredible support in the good moments and the bad ones."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bellingham could do no wrong for Madrid last season following his move from Borussia Dortmund. He scored 23 goals and bagged 13 assists, grabbed multiple match-winners and helped his side to a La Liga and Champions League double. This term, however, he has struggled with injury, form, and playing in a different position. The 21-year-old's performance on Saturday, however, appears to show that his persistence is paying off.
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WHAT NEXT?
Bellingham – who came third in the 2024 Ballon d'Or – could next feature for England in their upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland before returning to play for Madrid later this month.