Jude Bellingham scored for the fifth consecutive La Liga game as Real Madrid beat Girona.

The England midfielder had not scored this season before this goal streak, making him the first Real player since Karim Benzema in March and April 2021 to score in five consecutive league games.

Bellingham shot a ball into the rebound from 16 yards out toward the end of the first half.

He played a great through ball for Arda Güler to score Madrid’s second goal after the break.

Former Birmingham and Borussia Dortmund player Bellingham had to be replaced by Dani Ceballos after the hour after suffering a knock.

Kylian Mbappe then scored his ninth La Liga goal when he fired a shot from Luka Modric’s pass. The Frenchman scored his 200th league goal, having previously scored 16 for Monaco and 175 for Paris St-Germain.

Carlo Ancelotti’s defending champions are now two points behind leaders Barcelona, ​​who played a 2-2 draw against Real Betis, and Real still have a game in hand.

Head coach Ancelotti allayed concerns over Bellingham’s fitness, saying the 21-year-old was available for Tuesday’s trip to Atalanta in the Champions League.

Speaking to Real’s website, Ancelotti said: “Bellingham scored his fifth goal in five games and is in good form. His leg feels the strain. He didn’t want to risk it in the last few minutes.”

“He’s fine and available for Tuesday.”