REAL MADRID STAR JUDE BELLINGHAM POSTS SWEET MESSAGE FOR ASHLYN CASTRO’S SPECIAL DAY
Jude Bellingham breaks his social media silence on his private life to share a heartfelt birthday tribute to Ashlyn Castro.
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham shared photos of his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, on her birthday this Wednesday. The two have been together since January and prefer to keep their relationship private, rarely posting about each other on Instagram. Still, Castro has been seen supporting Bellingham at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Bellingham Wishes Girlfriend a Happy Birthday
Since going public, the pair haven't posted much about each other on social media. But Bellingham made an exception to wish Castro a happy birthday, posting a series of pictures on his Instagram story with the caption, "Happy birthday, my love."
Breakup Rumours Ended in October
Rumours of a breakup between Bellingham and Castro surfaced, but she shot them down in October with her own birthday message, writing, "Happy birthday!" I love you so much!
She also posted: The most thoughtful, kind-hearted, hard-working, incredible human I’ve ever met. You bring so much light into this world.
Back in February, they were seen together at Madrid's game against Girona. Bellingham was suspended for that game after a red card against Osasuna.
Castro has been described as knowing how to handle the spotlight. One source said, Ashlyn understands how to keep things interesting while keeping her private life private. Whether she becomes a permanent fixture in Jude's world or fades into the background is something we have to wait and see. But for now, wherever Ashlyn goes, people pay attention.
Bellingham's 2025-26 Season So Far
Bellingham's season has been a bit spotty. He had shoulder surgery over the summer to fix a problem he'd been dealing with since 2023. He started playing regularly in October and scored three goals in three games that month, helping Los Blancos win against Juventus, Barcelona, and Valencia.
His team has struggled with consistency. There's been speculation about manager Xabi Alonso's job security after some poor performances in both La Liga and the Champions League. But the team recently recovered from losses to Celta Vigo and Manchester City with a win over Alaves. They're still four points behind Barcelona, who are at the top in Spain.
Bellingham has also had to fight for his spot in the England squad under Thomas Tuchel. The German manager didn't include him in the September matches against Andorra and Serbia. Bellingham improved, though, and was back on the roster in November. He hopes to start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he's up against Morgan Rogers, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer.
Bellingham's Winter Break in Spain
While teams in England keep playing through the holidays, Bellingham and Madrid will have some time off to rest. Following Wednesday's Copa del Rey game against CF Talavera de la Reina, Alonso's team will play Sevilla at the Bernabeu. After that, they'll have a two-week break before their next game, which will be at home against Real Betis.
Then, they'll travel to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Supercopa de España. They'll play against Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals. The winner will face either Barcelona or Athletic Club at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah for the trophy.
THIBAUT COURTOIS CLEARED TO START EL CLáSICO AFTER RECOVERING FROM INJURY
Thibaut Courtois will return for Real Madrid in Sunday's El Clásico, but Ferland Mendy is sidelined for five months with an injury.
Looks like Thibaut Courtois is finally set to make his return for Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clásico, which would be his first match since March 17. Courtois injured his thigh during the Champions League clash with Manchester City and hasn’t played since. Madrid really missed him; they managed just one clean sheet in eight games while he was out.
Now, with the trip to Camp Nou right around the corner, Courtois is back at just the right time. According to MARCA, he’ll start against Barcelona unless something unexpected happens between now and then. He trained with the squad on Monday and looks ready to reclaim his spot from Andriy Lunin, who’s had a tough couple of months and faced a fair share of criticism. If Courtois starts, he’ll notch his 330th appearance for the club.
But here’s the problem: while Arbeloa gets a major boost in goals, his squad is still missing key players. Arda Güler, Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, and maybe even Kylian Mbappé remain sidelined, so Madrid are still far from full strength for this crucial match on May 10.
Ferland Mendy joins the injury list too after picking up a muscle issue in the 2–0 win over Espanyol. He only lasted 14 minutes before coming off, and further tests showed a hamstring injury bad enough that ESPN says he could be out for up to five months, possibly needing surgery.
That one really hurts since Mendy had played so well lately, especially against Savinho and Michael Olise in the Champions League. To make things even more complicated, Álvaro Carreras seems to have dropped down Arbeloa’s pecking order, so Fran García is expected to fill in at left back on Sunday.
Now, about the title race. Barcelona sit 11 points clear at the top, so the La Liga title is basically theirs. Madrid already swallowed the bitter pill of losing out to their biggest rivals for a second straight season, but two things could still make this sting even more. First, they dodged the humiliation of being forced to give Barcelona a guard of honour at the Camp Nou. Madrid’s win over Espanyol last weekend stopped that from happening.
But here’s what Madrid really wants to avoid: Barcelona celebrating the title in front of them on Sunday. The math is simple: if Barça earn even a draw, they clinch the league. The only way Madrid can delay the inevitable is by taking all three points and spoiling the party at least for another week.
WHY DID REAL MADRID CHOOSE TO KEEP ENDRICK DESPITE MASSIVE PREMIER LEAGUE INTEREST?
After a stellar loan at Lyon, Endrick will return to Real Madrid this summer alongside Jacobo Ramón to form a new youth core.
Real Madrid has zero plans to let Endrick leave this summer. That’s what we’re hearing, even with Arsenal and Chelsea knocking on their door. We’ve also got some updates on Jacobo Ramon’s future.
Endrick is finishing his loan at Lyon on a high note. He’s put up seven goals and seven assists in just 18 games, and people are excited about what he could do long-term.
The 19-year-old forward from Brazil wanted more game time after struggling for chances with Xabi Alonso in charge at Madrid, so he pushed for a loan. Now, with Alonso gone, Endrick’s focused on forcing his way into Brazil’s World Cup squad, and honestly, the way he’s been playing lately, he’s making a strong argument.
Big clubs are paying attention. Arsenal and Chelsea have both checked in recently to see if Madrid would be open to a deal for him this summer.
But Madrid’s answer? No chance. They’ve told both clubs straight up: Endrick’s coming back to the Bernabéu, and he’s in their first-team plans for next season.
Endrick’s on board with that, too. He wants to stay and fight for a spot, a real chance to prove himself as a regular in Madrid’s lineup.
Florentino Perez backs him all the way; he still believes Endrick is the best young talent out there. The club isn’t about to change its mind.
Endrick’s not the only Madrid youth getting attention from the Premier League. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been checking in about Jacobo Ramon, the young centre-back playing for Como in Italy right now.
Ramon’s been playing alongside Nico Paz under Cesc Fabregas and has done well. Even though he moved from Madrid to Como last summer, Madrid made sure to keep buy-back and sell-on clauses, so it’s almost like he’s still a Madrid player on loan.
Now, the plan is for Ramon to return to Madrid this summer with Endrick and Paz. The club’s looking to keep its young core together and build the future around them.
Lots of clubs are watching Ramon; more than six want to sign him. But honestly, Madrid’s stance is pretty clear: just like with Endrick, they aren’t budging.
So for Arsenal, Chelsea, and anyone else hoping to swoop in, the message is simple. Madrid is keeping their best young talents. They’re not letting them go.
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