In addition to the success of the Madrilenians, a scene during the meeting caught the attention of the various observers. Indeed, English midfielder Jude Bellingham did not hide his annoyance during an offensive situation in which Vinicius Junior preferred to try his luck rather than pass to him.
Asked about this event at a press conference, Carlo Ancelotti did not want to fuel this start of controversy and preferred to highlight the character and determination of the English number 5. “I didn’t see the scene, but if it really happened, that means he has character, and that’s good. But everything is calm, after the match, they were talking together, they were laughing. They don’t have a problem.” he blurted.
A less influential Jude Bellingham?
A real strong man for Real Madrid last season where he continued to be decisive, Jude Bellingham seems less influential in the Madrid club’s play this season. Positioned lower on the ground, the Englishman struggled to be effective in the final meters.
The European vice-champion with the
Three Lions has yet to find the net this season, but has nevertheless provided two assists. One in La Liga and one in the European Super Cup last August against Atalanta Bergamo in Kylian Mbappé.