Jude Bellingham brilliance leads Real Madrid to dominant victory in La Liga

Bellingham paved the way for the hosts to leapfrog previous leaders Girona - who face Alaves on Sunday - when he struck midway through the first half before Rodrygo doubled Real's lead.

Jose Luis Morales reduced the deficit for the visitors but Real made sure of victory with further goals from Brahim Diaz and Luka Modric.

Real Sociedad stay in sixth place, just above rivals Real Betis after the two clubs ground out a goalless draw in San Sebastian, while the match between bottom club Almeria and Mallorca also finished goalless.

Chris Ramos scored a late equaliser as Cadiz sealed their fourth consecutive LaLiga draw against Las Palmas, for whom Pejino grabbed an early opener.

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