The 'New' Bellingham Excites Real Madrid
Real Madrid is thrilled with Jude Bellingham's resurgence during the 2026 World Cup, where he scored seven goals, broke James Rodríguez's record for most goals by a midfielder in a single World Cup, and became England's top scorer in the tournament. The club had been concerned about his declining form over the past two seasons due to a shoulder injury and tactical fit issues. Manager José Mourinho values Bellingham's versatility as an attacking midfielder or striker complement, which expands Madrid's offensive options beyond relying solely on Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. Bellingham also demonstrated leadership by defending his teammates against criticism from coach Thomas Tuchel after England's quarterfinal win over Norway. His goal-scoring ability is seen as crucial for Madrid, where only Mbappé (42) and Vinícius (22) reached double digits last season.
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