Jude Bellingham has enjoyed a dream debut for Real Madrid after the England midfielder scored his team's second goal in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in their Spanish league opener.

BILBAO, Spain, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Rodrygo and new recruit Jude Bellingham scored first-half goals to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao to kick off their LaLiga season on Saturday.

BARCELONA, Spain — Jude Bellingham is set to return for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao this weekend after the England midfielder missed his club’s last two games with a red-card suspension.

Jude Bellingham's fourth goal in four games is not enough to prevent Real Madrid falling to their second La Liga loss in an enthralling encounter at Athletic Bilbao.

Bellingham was man of the match in a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. Madrid’s opening goal was scored by Rodrygo , but the decisive second came courtesy of a Bellingham volley.

Jude Bellingham brought his side level in the 79th minute, ... Had Athletic Bilbao shown more quality in the final third, the hosts could have easily scored more than two goals.

Jude Bellingham is back in action on Sunday afternoon. The English midfielder returns from suspension as his Real Madrid side is a favorite (-190) over visiting Athletic Bilbao (+450) with a draw ...

Bellingham is set to return for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, March 31, 2024 after the England midfielder missed his club’s last two games with a red-card suspension. (AP Photo ...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham enjoyed a dream debut for Real Madrid after the England midfielder scored his team’s second goal in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in their Spanish league ...