Fermin Lopez’s equaliser had briefly silenced the Santiago Bernabeu after a dominant first-half display from Real Madrid, who had multiple chances to extend their 1-0 lead. However, the home side had the final say before the break.
A high, looping cross into the box, near the goalkeeper’s area, was met by a flick-on from Militao, who outjumped Alejandro Balde. His header landed dangerously in the heart of the penalty area. Huijsen rose to meet it, marked by Cubarsi, who appealed for a potential foul from his international teammate.
It was Bellingham who pounced on the loose ball at the far post. The Englishman calmly slotted the ball into the net. Szczesny had little chance, perhaps the centre-backs could have done more to deal with the aerial threat.
Cubarsi vehemently protested the potential elbow from Huijsen in the build-up, but the referee waved away the appeals. The score went to 2-1 before half-time.
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