Aoba Tanaka 
In a thrilling encounter, Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Villarreal, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga. Jude Bellingham showcased his goal-scoring prowess, heading in a brilliant cross from Luka Modric to notch his 13th league goal of the season.
The action-packed match saw Rodrygo adding a second goal for Real, with VAR overturning an offside decision. Despite Jose Luis Morales halving the deficit for Villarreal, the comeback was short-lived as Brahim Diaz and Modric struck within four minutes of each other in the second half, sealing three crucial points for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Real Madrid, coming off a 1-1 draw with Real Betis, faced a determined Villarreal side keen on playing from the back. Bellingham, after missing an early chance, made amends by converting Modric’s chipped cross into a goal. The young England midfielder, who joined from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has now scored an impressive 17 goals in 20 appearances.
Despite the victory, Real Madrid faced a setback as full-back David Alaba limped off the pitch in the first half with what seemed to be a serious knee injury. The win puts Real Madrid back at the top of the table, but Girona could reclaim the position if they beat Alaves on Monday.
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