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Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has been on fire this season. The Englishman has kick-started his career at Real Madrid in style, winning both the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Ball awards this year. However, it seems the awards have added more pressure on the player, with expectations now even higher for the English starlet. In an interview, Bellingham opened up about his drive to win the awards while talking about his increased responsibilities at Real Madrid.

The player has been in impressive form for the Los Blancos this season. While many fans and experts were unsure if the player would be able to justify his $100 million price tag, Bellingham has silenced everyone as he continues to be the difference maker for Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Jude Bellingham comments on his Golden Boy Award win

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Real Madrid has found a new hero this season, with ex-Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham emerging as the x-factor for the team. The player has dug his team out of multiple precarious situations and continues to deliver each passing game. In a recent interview with Telefoot, Bellingham reflected on his Golden Boy title win while commenting on his increased responsibilities at Real Madrid.

Bellingham stated, “I was really frustrated these years. I had come second for the Golden Ball twice. It was not enough, I had to come first. Last year I scored 14 goals and I’ve already surpassed them this season. It’s not normal for me to score so much, I take on a lot of responsibility.”

 

Jude Bellingham has been spitting fire at the Spanish capital this season. The player has emerged as the top scorer for this side with sixteen goals in nineteen games. With the player continuing to fire on all cylinders, his form will be pivotal in Madrid’s challenge for the La Liga title this season.

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Bellingham continues to be the difference maker for Real Madrid

The English superstar has been nothing short of unstoppable this season. Bellingham has been the top scorer for Real Madrid in the Spanish League and has perfectly taken over Karim Benzema’s role despite not being a traditional false nine. Carlo Ancelotti has to be pleased with the player’s performance, as the manager in multiple interviews has labeled the player as the difference maker.

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Madrid is currently placed second in the race for the La Liga title with the side 2 points behind table-toppers Girona. Ancelotti and his men eye the top spot on the table as the side takes on Villareal later tonight. Do you think Jude Bellingham has been the x-factor for Real Madrid this season? Let us know in the comments below.

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