Jude Bellingham made the headlines of every possible newspaper in the soccer world, especially in Spain yesterday. The Real Madrid star scored a brace as he helped them win El Clasico against Barcelona from one goal behind. Now, there is more good news as Bellingham is set to get crowned with a coveted award.
This shows the talent the England star midfielder has for the present and future. The midfielder is showing high levels of quality with a big club like Real Madrid at the age of only 20.
Jude Bellingham to receive a big honor after his El Clasico heroics
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Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Barcelona 2-1 in the El Clasico. However, it was no surprise as star midfielder Jude Bellingham scored the goals. The equalizer was pretty as he scored a long-range effort in such a big game. Bellingham also showed brilliant maturity in the midfield to calm the game down as Barcelona were pushing for the second after scoring their first. The England midfielder will be happy to help his team win the important derby. However, he has also received other good news for him shortly after his heroics.
According to Marca, the Real Madrid star has won the Golden Boy award by a huge number of votes. The Golden Boy award is given by Italian media Tuttosport, for the best player under the age of 21 in Europe in a calendar year. Last year, Jude Bellingham had finished third on the list behind Barcelona midfielders Gavi and Pedri, respectively. The award will undoubtedly delight the Real Madrid fans who have loved the England midfielder from the minute of his arrival this summer transfer window.
The Spanish giants reportedly spent 103 million this summer on the signing of Bellingham from Dortmund. Some experts had the opinion that they had overpaid. However, at the moment, it looks like Madrid managed to sign the star midfielder for a bargain fee. He has also not faced the problems of not having a star striker at the club.
Jude Bellingham’s goal-scoring form has covered Real Madrid’s problem of not having a star striker
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Many experts at the start of the season made the opinion that Real Madrid should have spent the big money on a star striker rather than Jude Bellingham. This is after the sale of Karim Benzema to Al Ittihad. However, Madrid went ahead with the signing of the England international and put belief in the 20-year-old. Jude Bellingham is now paying back the trust Real Madrid showed him at the start of the season.
The young midfielder has now scored 13 goals in 13 games for his new club. Former Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo created that record in 2009 following his blockbuster move from Manchester United. The crucial thing to remember is Ronaldo is a forward and Bellingham is a midfielder who is also creating opportunities and controlling the midfield along with his scoring.
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Real Madrid are currently top of the table on goal difference ahead of surprise package Girona. Whereas, they are 4 points clear of Barcelona who remain in 3rd position. So, the big question can Jude Bellingham’s scoring continue and help Real Madrid win the La Liga and Champions League this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.