Luka Doncic Is Hyped for ‘Incredible’ Jude Bellingham as Real Madrid Star Cooks Last Minute Magic in the Champions League

Real Madrid kept their winning streak alive after they decimated Napoli 4-2 in Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Madrid has now won all 5 of their group-stage games and has already qualified for the Round of 16. A major reason for Real Madrid’s dominant win over Napoli was the magical performance by 20-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham.

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic took notice of Bellingham’s last-minute magic against Napoli and expressed his excitement on social media.

Luka Doncic gives Jude Bellingham his flowers

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham kicked off his magical night with a 22nd-minute goal to give Real Madrid the lead after the game was tied at 1-1. The 20-year-old also dished out a brilliant assist to his teammate Joselu in the 94th minute to seal the game for his team. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was hyped about Bellingham’s performance and wrote on X, “Bellingham es increible!!!” Luka has a special connection with Real Madrid, as he played for their basketball team before heading to the NBA. Jude Bellingham’s incredible performance was crucial for Madrid’s victory.

Napoli stunned Real Madrid after Giovanni Simeone’s 9th-minute goal gave them an early lead over the group leaders. Madrid responded brilliantly, and Rodrygo leveled the score two minutes later. Bellingham’s brilliant header in the 22nd minute gave Madrid the edge over Napoli. But that did not last long as Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa equalized with a 47th-minute goal. Nico Paz broke the tie in the 84th minute, and Bellingham’s magical assist to Joselu in stoppage time ruined the chances of Napoli’s comeback. Real Madrid will now face Union Berlin for their final group-stage game.

Luka Doncic is a Real Madrid legend

Luka’s relationship with Real Madrid started when he joined the club at 13 years old. Doncic would soon become a legend for the club as he helped Madrid win 7 trophies in his tenure. The Dallas Mavericks guard led Real Madrid to the Euro League and Spanish League titles in 2018. He also became the youngest Euro League MVP at age 19. Luka gets a hero’s welcome every time he goes back to his old home for an exhibition game.

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The 24-year-old has expressed his gratitude towards Real Madrid in the past and credited the club for teaching him how to play basketball from an early age. Luka is one of the most skilled young players in the league who has already established himself as a superstar. And the NBA world might never have witnessed his brilliance if it wasn’t for his legendary stint at Real Madrid.

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