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The recipient of the European Golden Boy award, Bellingham has solidified his status as one of the premier midfielders in the world, garnering widespread acclaim for his scintillating performances in the Real Madrid jersey. Revered as a Galactico in the making, Bellingham has captivated audiences with his electrifying displays, marking an auspicious beginning to his tenure at the illustrious Spanish club.
Amidst his meteoric rise, The Sporting News offers an insightful overview of Jude Bellingham’s debut season at Real Madrid, providing a comprehensive analysis of his remarkable journey in Spain.
Jude Bellingham wasted no time in making his mark in La Liga, embarking on a goal-scoring spree with an astonishing five goals in his initial four appearances for Los Blancos. His prolific form extended to the UEFA Champions League group stage, where he notched an additional four goals, propelling Real Madrid into the knockout rounds with consummate ease. Notably, Bellingham’s sublime 74th-minute strike against Cadiz on November 26th propelled him to the illustrious milestone of 14 goals in 15 games, eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo’s esteemed club record for most goals within a player’s first 15 appearances for Real Madrid.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of Jude Bellingham’s statistics for the 2023/24 season across various competitions:
- La Liga: 25 games, 17 goals, 4 assists (2,120 mins)
- UEFA Champions League: 8 games, 4 goals, 4 assists (819 mins)
- Copa del Rey: 1 game, 0 goals, 1 assist (120 mins)
- Super Cup: 2 games, 0 goals, 1 assist (206 mins)
Total: 37 games, 21 goals, 10 assists (3,265 mins)
In addition to his stellar contributions at Real Madrid, Bellingham remains a linchpin for the England national team under the stewardship of manager Gareth Southgate. With an impressive tally of 3 goals and 5 assists in 27 appearances, Bellingham continues to elevate his stature on the international stage, seamlessly transitioning his goal-scoring prowess from club to country.
The culmination of Bellingham’s recent goal drought at Real Madrid was marked by a pivotal moment in El Clasico on April 21st. Amidst a fiercely contested encounter against arch-rivals Barcelona, Bellingham rose to the occasion in dramatic fashion, lashing home a sensational injury-time winner to propel Real Madrid to a euphoric victory and strengthen their grip on the La Liga title race.