Jude Bellingham topples more Real Madrid records in Girona thrashing
Another tireless display, capped by two goals to match the number of passes he misplaced, earned Jude Bellingham a standing ovation during Real Madrid's 4-0 thrashing of Girona.
The Santiago Bernabeu crowd, almost universally decked in Bellingham's number five shirt, have made little secret of their deep affection for the 20-year-old. Jude-mania stretches beyond the capital, with police officers from cities 350 miles south of Madrid asking Bellingham for a photo earlier this season.
However, Carlo Ancelotti still needs convincing. The Madrid manager claimed that Vinicius Junior is «the best in the world» after a statement victory against their closest title challengers. Bellingham would have to settle for being «the second best».
Vinicius may have been marginally more impressive on Saturday night, leaving Girona's right-back Yan Couto with twisted blood and in tears before consoling him at the final whistle. Yet, Bellingham managed to add a few more records to his honour roll before limping off in the second half.
Nothing’s decided yet, we’ll keep pushing! 20 piece.
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