Jude Bellingham BLOWN AWAY by Yan Diomande wondergoal as Real Madrid cruise past Racing Santander
Real Madrid secured a comfortable Liga victory over Racing Santander, but it was a stunning strike from Yan Diomande that stole the show. Jude Bellingham was left entirely amazed by his team-mate's incredible volley as the squad cruised to three crucial points.
Real Madrid cruise to comfortable victory
Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Racing Santander in Liga. The team dominated the contest from the first whistle, wrapping up all three points with a ruthless first-half attacking display.
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring from the penalty spot just 11 minutes into the match. The early breakthrough set the tone for a highly productive afternoon in front of goal. Bellingham and Diomande then added to the tally to put the game completely out of reach. The dominant performance ensured a stress-free afternoon for the Los Blancos defence.
Bellingham blown away by Diomande
While Madrid delivered a comprehensive team performance, it was Diomande's sensational strike that generated the biggest reaction. The youngster unleashed a powerful volley from outside the penalty area in the 36th minute to make it 3-0. Bellingham was quick to express his amazement at the spectacular effort. Speaking after the game, the England international admitted he was completely taken aback by his team-mate's shooting ability.
"Incredible," Bellingham stated on the club's official website. "I didn’t know he could shoot like that, but he’s very good. He’s a special player, and we are very happy to have him in our squad."
The former Borussia Dortmund star also noted that Diomande is making a habit of scoring brilliant goals from outside the box. He referenced a previous spectacular effort, adding: "The goal against Leipzig was also amazing."
Bellingham reaches half-century milestone
Bellingham did not just provide glowing praise for his team-mate; he also enjoyed a massive milestone moment of his own against Racing. His 22nd-minute strike marked his 50th goal in a Real Madrid shirt.
"Reaching 50 goals with Real Madrid is very special," Bellingham stated. "Not only for me and my dreams but also for the team."
Focus shifts to upcoming challenges
Los Blancos will now shift their focus to a Champions League match in the middle of the week. They are set to travel to face AEK on Wednesday, followed by a Liga encounter against Valencia over the weekend.
