- Blancos spent big on England international
- Saw him catch the eye against Red Devils
- La Liga giants secured 2-0 win in Texas
WHAT HAPPENED? The highly-rated 20-year-old has joined the Blancos this summer in a €103 million (£88m/$114m) transfer from Borussia Dortmund. He has already started to repay that considerable investment of faith and funds, with a well-taken goal recorded in a friendly date with Premier League giants United. There were just six minutes on the clock at NRG Stadium in Houston when Bellingham collected a clipped ball over the top, cut across Lisandro Martinez with a delightful first touch, and lofted an effort over the onrushing Onana and into the back of the net.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Real had to wait until the 89th minute before adding to Bellingham’s early opener, with Joselu delivering another eye-catching strike as his bicycle kick at the back post beat United debutant Onana.
WHAT NEXT? Madrid have two more friendly outings to take in – against Clasico rivals Barcelona and Serie A heavyweights Juventus – before opening their 2023-24 La Liga campaign away at Athletic Club on August 12.