‘Annoyed’ at Jude Bellingham’s Achievements, 27YO Barcelona Star Ditches Classic Spanish Rivalry, ‘Surrendering’ to Real Madrid Star

Jude Bellingham made a resounding impact in his inaugural season with Real Madrid, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess from the debut match. The Englishman grabbed the spotlight in Spanish soccer with his illustrious performance across every competition. Meanwhile, a Barca star highly regards Bellingham for his outstanding form that solidified his position with Los Blancos.

Real Madrid secured a highly profitable signing with the ranks of the former Dortmund midfielder in a six-year deal worth $108 million. Bellingham has already ripped results in this early stage with the Spanish giant, causing a source of concern for their Catalan counterparts.

What did the rival defender remark about Jude Bellingham?

Andreas Christensen, the Blaugrana defender, couldn’t overlook Bellingham’s statistics in his debut games. The 27-year-old star acknowledged the rivals had made the right decision with the acquisition of this distinctive player. Real Madrid are currently the league leaders both in La Liga and UCL, thanks to the England international’s 10 goals in just ten inaugural games. The Danish star could not bear to witness Los Blancos’ success from Jude Bellingham’s exceptional performances in his inaugural season.

Despite the intense rivalry between the Spanish giants, Christensen appreciated the 20-year-old sensation for his impactful contribution and decisive form with Real Madrid. The Barca star regarded in TV2 Sport, “It’s annoying when you look at the results and see what you’re getting. I don’t know how many goals he’s scored.”

Meanwhile, this season’s first El Clasico is just around the corner. Spain’s most anticipated derby will be the ultimate platform for Jude Bellingham to demonstrate his illustrious performance. Alternatively, the reigning La Liga champion will be in the hunt to win against Real Madrid in order to enhance their standings in the league.

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El Clasico will be a stern test for both Spanish giants

Real Madrid currently leads La Liga with 24 points while the Catalan side trails their arch-rivals by three points. Barcelona will host Carlo Ancelotti’s men at Lluis Companys stadium on 28 October for the eleventh match of the league. Furthermore, this encounter will serve as a pivotal clash for both teams as they aim to stand at the top of the table this season.

Soccer fans witnessed this intense rivalry for 185 matches in the history of La Liga, where Real Madrid emerged victorious in 77 games and Barcelona triumphed in 73 matches. Both the Spanish giants have bolstered their squad with European talents in every forefront. However, Blaugrana will closely monitor Jude Bellingham, who made a remarkable impact with an impressive eight goals in La Liga in this debut season.

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