Ancelotti: "Bellingham is 20 but his character makes him look 30"

It's as if Jude Bellingham has always played for Real Madrid. The English midfielder has never needed a single match or a minute's adaptation to blend in and be decisive for 'Los Merengues'.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti still seemed surprised by his breakthrough a few minutes after Tuesday's 3-2 win over Napoli: "I find it surprising that Bellingham is only 20, he looks 30 with his character and personality. He's always focused on the game, he knows what he has to do.

"That's rare for a player of just 20. What's more, he has all the qualities you could wish for: physical strength and skill. Obviously, that's a bit of a surprise to everyone," he concluded.

With a goal and an assist in the first half, Bellingham single-handedly silenced the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, which had been fired up by the atmosphere of the match.

 

October 4, 2023