Jude Bellingham scored the first goal of his Real Madrid career as the Spanish giants defeated Manchester United 2-0 in a pre-season friendly in Houston on Wednesday.English midfielder Bellingham, who joined Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in a $114 million transfer in June, opened his account with an exquisite finish after just six minutes.Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger caught the United defence napping with a superbly weighted ball that sent Bellingham bearing down on goal.The 20-year-old took one touch to control and then lifted a delicate chip over on-rushing United goalkeeper Andre Onana to give Madrid a deserved lead.Brazilian international Vinicius Jr. might have doubled the Madrid lead shortly afterwards but scuffed his shot from eight yards out to let United off the hook.Without hesitation, Mbappe refuses 700 million from the Saudis##NAJAVA_MECA_7394153##United, meanwhile, almost got back on level terms after 36 minutes, but Marcus Rashford was just unable to find the target from a tight angle.With Madrid in control, United’s frustration boiled over shortly before half-time when Lisandro Martinez clattered into Bellingham with a wild tackle. Bellingham reacted angrily and Martinez earned a booking for the challenge.Thoughts on this Lisandro Martinez tackle? Imo no need for this in a preseason friendly🤦🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/FFx9JyQIWU— PLDatabase (@PLDatabase) July 27, 2023 After a flurry of changes at half-time United looked improved after the break, but Madrid created the better chances, with Militao almost making it 2-0 on 69 minutes only to see his shot cleared off the line.Moroccan club president held in World Cup ticket scamMadrid finally made the game safe in the 89th minute, with Lucas Vazquez crossing for veteran forward Joselu to light up the NRG Stadium with a stunning overhead kick for 2-0.🤯 ¡GOLAZO de chilena! 🔥 @JoseluMato9#RealMadridOnTour pic.twitter.com/799ScABWUj— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 27, 2023 Elsewhere Arsenal ended its USA tour with a 5-3 demolition of Barcelona.An eight-goal thriller brings our USA tour to a close 👊 pic.twitter.com/niZ5IusJMy— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 27, 2023 © AFP
