Spanish league: CELTA VIGO 0-1 REAL MADRID

Real Madrid's new signing Jude Bellingham scored in the second half to earn his side a third straight win as they beat Celta Vigo 1-0 in LaLiga on Friday to maintain a perfect start.

The 20-year-old once again led the Spanish giants' attack, scoring for the fourth time in his first three league games following Rodrygo's missed penalty earlier in the second half

Real were dealt an early blow as Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr was forced off with a leg problem after 15 minutes, a notable loss for Carlo Ancelotti's side that comes on top of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Éder Militão's injuries.

"Vinicius had some discomfort and we took him off. We'll see what he has in the next few hours, he had some muscular discomfort in his leg," Ancelotti said.

Barcelona getting worse during the transfer window and there is uncertainty for Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelloti expected to leave at the end of the season to coach the Brazil national team. While Real Madrid hasn't dropped a point yet, when matches get tougher, if Vini Jr. isn't available that's when worry will continue to grow even with Real Madrid's strong start.

Four goals in three games for the former Borussia Dortmund man suggest that the huge outlay on the player is going to prove a bargain rather than a waste.

Bellingham into a goalscoring midfielder could be a vital change for the Spaniards as they look to reclaim La Liga.

However, England midfielder Bellingham put La Liga leaders Real in front 10 minutes from time with a header from Joselu's touch off a corner to maintain his impressive start.

"Bellingham is doing very well, he keeps scoring. He's doing it because he's moving very well without the ball" Ancelotti said. "He's intelligent, he arrives at the right moment."

After three away matches, high-flying Real will play their first home game next Saturday against Getafe as renovations at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium are completed.

Needing to not only recapture their La Liga crown but also needing to make a deep run into Champions League, there is time for Real Madrid, but if they begin to drop points, things could change quickly. Nothing but winning is acceptable in Madrid, and that's true no matter how many injuries they're forced to endure. 

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Sarah H

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