Jude Bellingham makes Real Madrid goalscoring history in Champions League win over Napoli
At one point during the first half of Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over Napoli on Wednesday, things weren’t looking especially good for Jude Bellingham. Shortly before half time, the Englishman landed awkwardly on his ankle and it appeared for all the world he was about to be substituted by Carlo Ancelotti. But rather than rush to make a change, the Italian waited, enabling the 20-year-old to recover during the break and play a pivotal role as the LaLiga giants closed the game out in the second period. Bellingham’s incredible Real Madrid start There are few superlatives left to describe Bellingham’s start to life in the Spanish capital, which has seen him score 15 times in 16 matches , which includes 11 goals in 12 league games. Since moving to Madrid from Borussia Dortmund, the midfielder has won the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Boy award , two of the most prestigious individual prizes for players under the age of 21. 16 games - 15 goals - 3 assists The one and only Jude ...