“Jude Bellingham will score, bridging the gap” – it’s as if you need to step onto the field with this in mind to taunt the opposition! Just yesterday, in the Champions League match against Napoli, the star of Real Madrid scored in a 4-2 victory. Bellingham is now the sole footballer for Real, having scored in the first four matches of the Champions League. Altogether, his goals for Real have reached 15 in 16 matches.
Comparisons are being drawn between this English footballer’s terrific play in his debut season for Real and the legendary status of the club’s former French star, Zinedine Zidane. Although comparing these two individuals’ synergy is difficult, Carlo Ancelotti, Real’s coach, mentioned this at a recent press conference.
At the press conference, Carlo Ancelotti stated, “Making comparisons between two generations is challenging. The ability I see in Bellingham inside the opponent’s box wasn’t Zidane’s forte. Zidane had personal expertise that Bellingham doesn’t possess.” Yet, witnessing yesterday’s match from the field, this former coach of Real saw differently.
According to the Real coach, the kind of football Bellingham plays is necessary in today’s football. Ancelotti praised this English footballer for fitting into modern football, saying, “This is modern football. In modern football, we need physical-dependent footballers like Bellingham, who can cover a lot of ground on the pitch. Today, it seems that recovering oneself in the second half, especially being exhausted, took about 10 minutes. Then, in the last 15 minutes, the gap was bridged for victory. I don’t think anyone else could have imagined the way this club has accepted and incorporated this skillful football.”
Yesterday, Bellingham not only scored but also assisted in the final moments, which clearly made the difference in the match. Ancelotti added, “Bellingham dazzles every day, every match. Not just for us, but for everyone. He’s a gift to football. His coach, supporters, and well-wishers are all happy with him. However, he needs to improve his Spanish language skills. As I’ve said before, no one is flawless.”
After Giovanne Simione’s goal for Napoli yesterday, Rodrigo equalized with an excellent goal. Even though this Brazilian, who plays terrifically, couldn’t find words to describe Bellingham’s impact, saying, “I can’t find words. Playing alongside him is truly amazing.” With a solid 15 points from five victories, Real sits at the top of Group C, while Napoli trails with seven points.
