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

Jude Bellingham scored in his fifth successive game as he netted for Real Madrid against Girona, matching Karim Benzema's record.

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• Benzema the last to score five in a row
• Bellingham has now matched that run
• England star key for Los Blancos

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  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.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  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.