Jude Bellingham scored the equalizing goal in the 87th minute against Elche in the Spanish league on Sunday, resulting in a 2-2 draw for Real Madrid, extending their winning streak to three games.
Madrid needed Bellingham’s goal to salvage an away draw with two come-from-behind wins.
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The result leaves Madrid one point ahead of Barcelona, who defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-0 on Saturday at the renovated Camp Nou Stadium.
Madrid drew 0-0 with Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league and lost 1-0 against Liverpool in the Champions League. Xabi Alonso’s side had won 13 of their last 14 games to start the season.
Aleix Febas put Elche ahead in the 53rd minute and Dean Huisen equalized for Madrid in the 78th minute. Ibalo Rodriguez put the hosts ahead again in the 84th minute, but Bellingham equalized three minutes later from inside the area.
Madrid forward Vincius Junior came on as a substitute in the second half.
Elche’s Juctor Chust was sent off just before stoppage time in the second half.
Elche, who are in 11th place, are without a win in six consecutive league games.
