The British MVP again starred, delivering a decisive double that turned the game in Real Madrid’s favor after Arribas opened the scoring. Vinicius closed the deal, sealing the victory.
Real Madrid secured another league win by beating Unión Deportiva Almería 3-1 at the Estadio de los Juegos del Mediterráneo. Ancelotti’s side trailed early but rallied clearly to take all three points.
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The match began with a setback for Real Madrid. In a quick counter, Robertone whipped in a superb cross and Arribas, a Real Madrid youth product, headed Vicente Moreno’s side into the lead. Madrid did not flinch. They controlled possession and found an equalizer through Jude Bellingham.
Almería enjoyed a brief spell of momentum before the break, briefly reclaiming the lead, but Lunin produced a string of remarkable saves to keep the score level. After halftime, fatigue set in for the home team and Real Madrid pulled away. Bellingham, netting his third goal in two games, headed in from a Kroos cross to make it 1-2, and Vinicius added his first strike of the season with a quick finish from inside the box.
The live recap of Almería vs. Real Madrid in La Liga 2023-2024: lineups, video, goals and statistics
Full time!
90+ minutes. Fran García almost found the target with a precise intervention in midfield, advancing into the box and delivering a cross that nearly produced a goal.
Minute 90. Nine out.
Minute 89. Lucas Vázquez and Brahim replaced Valverde and Vinicius.
Minute 88. Maximiano denied Carvajal with a superb save after a cross from Modric, keeping the scoreline intact for Almería.
80 minutes. Bellingham departs; Joselu enters.
Minute 73. Vinicius doubles the lead! Valverde’s sprint from the right sets up Bellingham, who lays off to Vinicius for a clinical finish that deflects off a defender and beats Maximiano. The contest felt decided.
Minute 71. Modric and Camavinga come on for Rodrygo and Kroos.
Minute 71. Almería almost pulled one back as Luis Suárez triggered a rapid counter, Embarba receiving a pass that forced a crucial block from Madrid’s defense.
Minute 69. Robertone and Pubill depart; Melero and Pozo arrive.
Minute 68. Rodrygo almost scored again. Carvajal found him with a pass, but Maximiano beat him to the finish in a tight moment.
Minute 62. Koné enters for Ramazani.
Minute 60. Jude Bellingham scores again! A superb Kroos cross finds the English forward, who headers decisively to extend the lead.
Minute 58. Yellow card for Chumy from Vinicius after a clash for the ball.
Minute 54. Ramazani attempts an acrobatic volley after Embarba’s cross; Lunin handles safely.
Minute 49. Valverde tried a long-range effort after a nice combination with Vinicius and Fran García, but the shot drifted wide.
Minute 46. The second half begins!
Rest session.
45+ minute. A Toni Kroos strike is disallowed following a VAR review that confirmed a foul by Carvajal on Akieme during the buildup, clearing the way for the offside call.
Minute 45. Five out.
Minute 44. Maximiano denies Rodrygo! Fran García’s ball from the left falls for Rodrygo, who shoots but the save keeps the score unchanged.
Minute 41. Lunin makes another crucial save after Rodrygo’s error leaves a rebound chance for Robertone.
Minute 37. Lunin blocks a header from Ramazani as Almería press to end the half strongly.
Minute 34. Lunin makes a strong save after Baba’s long-range effort, extending Madrid’s lead in that moment.
Minute 27. Rodrygo makes a run after a Valverde pass, but his shot misses the target just wide.
Minute 18. Bellingham levels the score! Valverde’s assist, a clever touch from the Uruguayan, and a last touch from Bellingham ensures the goal counts after a brief handball/offsides controversy with VAR check.
Bellingham caps the comeback with the equalizer—Madrid’s resilience on display. The moment was captured as a highlight reel and shared by broadcasters with post-match reactions.
14 minutes in, Real Madrid begin to settle into the game. Valverde gains possession after a challenge from Bellingham, but Almería’s defense blocks the shot.
Minute 6. Tchouaméni wins a header from a corner, and Maximiano handles cleanly. Bellingham felt he could have connected with the ball on the follow-up.
Minute 3. Arribas scores for Almería after a swift counter and a precise cross from Robertone, heading cleanly to put the hosts ahead.
Minute 1. The match is underway.
Confirmed eleven from Real Madrid
Eleven confirmed from Almería
Source: Goal