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VIDEO: Rodrygo with a beauty for Real Madrid! Brazilian marks Jude Bellingham’s return from suspension with super effort early on against Athletic Club

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<p>The Brazilian took on a pass from Brahim Diaz and went on a quick run forward before unleashing a shot that sailed beyond the goalkeeper and into the top corner, taking his La Liga tally up to nine in 30 appearances this season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RODRYGO!! 😱😱<br><br>An unbelievable run and strike to give Real Madrid an early lead 😍 <a href="https://t.co/XdYmkgQVuT">pic.twitter.com/XdYmkgQVuT</a></p>— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PremSportsTV/status/1774515266518421572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="cy" dir="ltr">¡GOLAZO DE RODRYGO! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/xjwtZgN7tm">pic.twitter.com/xjwtZgN7tm</a></p>— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNDeportes/status/1774514869028467073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>The goal gave the Spanish league leaders an important early advantage against the Basque visitors in their first game back following the international period. Carlo Ancelotti's side were boosted by Jude Bellingham's return to the starting XI <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-banned-real-madrid-superstar-hit-two-match-suspension-after-red-card-controversial-valencia-clash/blt3081579faae440f3" target="_blank">after serving a suspension</a>, while Vinicius Junior is missing because he is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-vinicius-junior-real-madrid-24-days-petulance-spoils-dazzling-display-osasuna/blt7d7cd9608b197000" target="_blank">serving a ban of his own</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Spanish champions are hoping to make it 13 games unbeaten in all competitions against Athletic Club. They have a week off after the game, giving them plenty of time to prepare for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City on April 9.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

VIDEO: Rodrygo with a beauty for Real Madrid! Brazilian marks Jude Bellingham’s return from suspension with super effort early on against Athletic Club | Goal.com English Kuwait

Rodrygo fired Real Madrid to an early lead against Athletic Club with a stunning effort from outside the box at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.