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Prolific Jude Bellingham! Real Madrid star on rare goalscoring run last achieved by legendary striker Karim Benzema

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<p>Bellingham opened the scoring against Girona as he pounced on a loose clearance and slammed an effort into the bottom corner. His strike makes it five La Liga games in a row in which he has found the net; he also scored against Osasuna, Leganes, Getafe and Athletic Club.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Madrid have not had a player hit the net in five conescutive games since Benzema did so in 2020-21. In total, the England international has five goals and registered five assists in all competitions, although he has yet to score a goal in the Champions League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The 21-year-old has made 17 appearances this term and remains a key cog in Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid machine. They have been in stuttering form, though, and have already tasted defeat five times in both La Liga and the Champions League.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Real play Atalanta in a vitally important Champions League clash in midweek. Los Blancos are currently 24th in the Champions League, in the final position it is possible to qualify to the knockout play-off round from. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Prolific Jude Bellingham! Real Madrid star on rare goalscoring run last achieved by legendary striker Karim Benzema | Goal.com Cameroon

Jude Bellingham scored in the fifth successive game as he netted for Real Madrid against Girona, matching Karim Benzema&apos;s record. 