In the global x-ray, it is indisputable. In his first 37 games with Madrid, Jude Bellingham has scored 21 goals and distributed 10 assists. Every 105.3 minutes, he participates in a goal directly. Without being a striker, he fights for the league’s top scorer (17 goals, two behind Dobvyk). Without being a veteran (20 years), he speaks and behaves like one. But limiting the season to the current moment, Jude goes through a swampy stretch. An injury (sprained ankle), an expulsion (Valencia’s fucking goal) and a virus (gastroenteritis on the eve of the duel against Real) have disrupted his continuity and blurred his form. In 2024, Bellingham is offline. At least, with his own performance as a comparison. Munich was no balm for the one from Stourbridge either.
Bayern has, in general, been hell for the English international. What remains. In nine games against the Bavarians he has not won. Seven defeats and two draws. And despite being the rival he has faced the most, he has not yet managed to break his scoring record. He didn’t do it with Dortmund and he didn’t do it with Madrid either. It wasn’t the best context. On the one hand, positionally. With Rodrygo on the left and Vini more centered, Bellingham appeared in Munich practically as a right forward. Although with mobility, almost no space to appear and having to be there at many times. On the other hand, the physical factor. The stomach virus subsided in time to make the effort and travel to San Sebastián, but it took away from his preparation. And at Allianz he tiptoed and ended up being replaced prematurely (in the 75th minute). Hardworking (two recoveries, two tackles and six duels won), but without fang (he didn’t shoot in the entire game). “Cramps,” Ancelotti explained. “He has not been at his best level, the injury has affected him a lot. But on Wednesday he will be 100%. He is going to recover the best version of him,” the one from Reggiolo reassured and justified. For the return, the mission is to recover soldier Jude.
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Bellingham, in the preview of the match.JAVIER GANDULDiarioAS
Bellingham’s numbers since New Year’s continue to be impressive. But they pale in contrast to that volcanic beginning. Beyond the scoring aspect, where the average every 90 minutes goes from 0.84 to 0.26. His statistics suffer a drop in passing (from 48.4 in successful passes to 40.8, from 0.8 to 0.5 in key passes and from 4.6 to 2.8 in progressive passes), dribbling (2.8 to 1.9), shots on goal (1.4 to 0.8), successful offensive duels (5.6 to 4.7), recoveries (5.1 to 4.6) or drives (9.3 to 8 ,2). As well as in effectiveness. If before he caged 61.8% of the shots between the sticks, now it drops to 30.6%. The commitment and determination, yes, are something non-negotiable for the British: he presents better figures in defensive pressures (7.3 compared to 5.2 at the start). Bellingham remains decisive, see the Classic. He also contributes a greater number of assists (0.33 compared to 0.25), but is aware that he is several steps away from his performance ceiling.
Bellingham statistics in MadridStatistics per 90’Until December 31From January 1Goals0,840.26Assists0,250.33Completed passes48,440.78Key passes0,810.49Successful progressive passes4,612.8Successful dribbles2.81.88Shots on goal1,360.85Effectiveness61.76 %30.59%Offensive duels won5,654.74Drives9,278.2Defensive pressures5,027.29Recoveries5,154.62Aerial duels won0.951.09
“In recent months my role has changed,” he assumed on the eve of the Etihad. He also set goals according to his potential: “I do more things than score goals, but I think I can do more. “I want to continue taking responsibility.” The current ‘Revelation’ athlete at the Laureus has Bayern as a notch to make in his particular revolver. The club will articulate a plan so that Jude arrives in optimal conditions upon his return. Cádiz, with the potential alirón, appears halfway, but everything focuses on the Bavarian view of the Bernabéu. Bellingham works on reconnection.
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