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See the full story · 1 sourcesBellingham explains key change behind his excellent Real Madrid form
After their wins against Espanyol and Real Sociedad, Real Madrid played their third game of the new season against the newly-promoted Malaga side. The Merengue team lived up to the expectations they had raised with their last game’s performance against La Reale, as they scored another four goals in this match to win it 4-0.
Jude Bellingham was inarguably the best player on the pitch in this game , and once again showed his lethal form. He scored an amazing solo goal a few minutes into the first half, and then forced another own goal from a Malaga defender. Beyond the goals, his overall performance on the pitch was also excellent.
As Diario AS has reported, the Englishman also talked to the press after this game and commented on his personal form and his team’s performance. Talking about the match against Malaga, the midfielder was still somewhat unsatisfied despite the good result:
“The first half was a great game, but the last 20 minutes… absolutely terrible, I think. I don’t know why, but we weren’t good.”
Bellingham highlighted one particular aspect that is allowing him to shine on the pitch:
“I have a little more freedom, with the freedom to move higher or deeper if we need it. I’m really enjoying myself, and that’s why I’m playing well.” The Real Madrid star thanked the fans for their ovation during this game:
“It’s always very special. It’s an honor to play for this club, in this stadium and in front of these fans. The ovation was very beautiful.”
The Englishman highlighted how the entire squad remains ready to play whenever the need arises:
“We have a very strong squad. A great team with quality all over the pitch. And whenever the manager wants to make changes, those who didn’t play the other day are ready. That’s why they played so well today.”
Jude Bellingham saw his performances decline over the last two seasons, but his form with Real Madrid at the start of this season and with England during the World Cup clearly showed that he is still one of the very best midfielders in the world. Hopefully, he will continue to play at this level throughout the season, and help the Merengue team win all the big trophies.
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