In a match dripping with drama, Jude Bellingham turned heartbreak into triumph as 10-man Real Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory against Valencia . The game had it all: a red card, racial abuse flashbacks, and a stoppage-time stunner that left fans speechless.
Rollercoaster First Half
Valencia struck first through Hugo Duro , but Luka Modric – the ageless wizard
– leveled the score late. Tensions flared when Vinicius Jr., still haunted by 2022 racial abuse at this stadium, saw red after shoving Valencia's keeper
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Bellingham's Redemption Arc
With Madrid down to 10 men, Bellingham transformed from penalty-misser to super-sub . His 85th-minute assist to Modric set up the equalizer before his 96th-minute winner – capitalizing on a defensive error – sent Los Blancos top of La Liga
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Ancelotti's Mixed Reactions
Coach Carlo Ancelotti called Vinicius' dismissal 'harsh' but praised his squad's resilience: 'When you have warriors like Jude, you always believe' . Madrid now sit two points clear, though Atlético Madrid have a game in hand
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Bellingham gives Real Madrid win at Valencia after Vinicius sees red
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