Jude Bellingham Cristiano Ronaldo Real MadridGetty/ GOAL

Following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps! Jude Bellingham's debut goal-scoring exploits for Real Madrid sees him match club legend

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  • Bellingham scored against Union Berlin
  • Also netted on league debut
  • Joins club featuring Ronaldo, Isco and Marco Asensio

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Bellingham's goal against Union Berlin, in the 94th minute, gave Real a 1-0 win over the Bundesliga side in their opening Champions League group game. He also scored on his La Liga debut against Athletic Club, and has since gone on to score twice against Almeria, and once each against Celta Vigo and Getafe.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Per OptaJose, the England midfielder is only the fourth man to achieve such a feat for Real. Ronaldo did the same, as did both Isco and Asensio. Of course, the current Al-Nassr star went on to have quite the career for the Spanish club, although Isco and Asensio now play for Real Betis and Paris Saint-Germain respectively.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Bellingham has now scored six goals in six games for Real Madrid. He managed 24 goals in 132 games for Borussia Dortmund, and just four in 44 games for Birmingham. The midfielder also has two England goals to his name.

  • Jude Bellingham scores winner for Real Madrid against Union BerlinGetty Images

    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    Real Madrid return to La Liga action in a huge derby against Atletico this weekend.