Jude Bellingham scored his first goal for Spanish giants Real Madrid as they beat Manchester United 2-0 at NRG Stadium.
The 20-year-old needed only 45 minutes of action to score his maiden goal for Madrid, scoring as early as the sixth minute.
Substitute Joselu then produced a fantastic acrobatic overhead kick late in the second period to extend the lead.
Bellingham joined Madrid from Borussia Dortmund for £88.5 million this summer. He impressed in front of a crowd of 67,801 in Houston, starting his career with the serial winners impressively.
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Ex-Chelsea man Mason Mount had United’s best chance in the first half. New goalkeeper Andre Onana made a good save from Joselu on his first United appearance.
Manchester United had some moments of smooth, beautiful football but all that couldn’t count without a goal.
Manager Erik Ten Hag raised eyebrows when he selected 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo in midfield against Real Madrid’s midfield of Bellingham, Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.
However, after impressing against Arsenal in New Jersey, the teenager was unfortunate to see just two minutes of action. After Casemiro tripped Rodrygo, the latter collided with Mainoo, leaving the youngster injured on the ground.
Anthony Rudiger set up Bellingham with a delightful, long pass with the Englishman finishing the ball with brilliance.
In the 89th minute, Joselu, signed on loan from Espanyol this summer, produced a spectacular overhead kick that beat Onana.
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