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JUDE BELLINGHAM SLAMS CRITICS: "I DON’T NEED TO SCORE FORTY GOALS LIKE MBAPPE"
Jude Bellingham answers critics over his deeper role at Real Madrid and backs "electric" Vinicius Jr amid Xabi Alonso rumours.
Jude Bellingham isn’t shy about answering critics who’ve questioned his goal-scoring this season. He’s made it clear—he’s playing deeper for a reason. With Kylian Mbappe joining Real Madrid, Bellingham says it’s his job to make space for the new star. And when it comes to Vinicius Jr., he’s not having the criticism. Bellingham calls his teammate “electric,” even if things have been rough under Xabi Alonso.
Back when Bellingham first showed up at the Santiago Bernabeu, it almost felt surreal. He walked onto the pitch and just started scoring, like he’d been doing it for years. Madrid didn’t have a real striker, so he stepped up in midfield and filled that gap, almost channelling Karim Benzema. He finished that first season with 23 goals across all competitions—big goals, too, in El Clásico and the Champions League. Fans loved him. That image of Bellingham celebrating a late winner? That became the face of Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Then Mbappe arrived in 2024, and everything shifted. The French superstar brought goals and grabbed the spotlight, but he also forced the team to adapt. Now Madrid’s attack runs through Mbappe. Bellingham’s numbers dipped. He’s playing deeper, more of a midfielder again, and not getting into scoring positions as often. Last season, he managed 15 goals. This year, he’s got five so far. Naturally, the Spanish media started asking if he’s lost his edge because of Mbappe.
Bellingham doesn’t see it that way. He’s been pretty blunt about it: his new role helps Mbappe shine.
Switching positions wasn’t hard, he says. “In my first year, I played close to the goal and scored a lot. Now, with Mbappe, we’ve got a guy who bangs in 40 a season. I don’t need to be up there all the time.”
He’s still making a difference, just in new ways. He points to last season—15 goals, even from deeper on the field—and says he’s still a threat. “I’ll always score. I know how to get into those spots. But this year, I’m helping the team in other ways. My job isn’t just about goals anymore.”
While Bellingham seems comfortable with his new responsibilities, he’s also quick to back up his teammates—especially Vinicius Jr., who’s had a tough time this season. Vinicius hasn’t looked like himself lately. He’s missed chances, and there’s talk of a falling out with Xabi Alonso, which has left him on the bench more than usual. Fans are restless. But Bellingham isn’t buying into the negativity.
“There’s a lot of pressure on Vini,” Bellingham says. “He does a ton for us. Yeah, maybe he’s struggling to score, but I see a guy who’s still dangerous and creative every time he gets the ball.”
For Bellingham, people are missing the bigger picture. Vinicius might not be filling up the stat sheet, but he’s still causing problems for defenders, opening up space—especially for Mbappe. “Goals aren’t everything,” Bellingham says. “There are assists, there’s the chaos he creates. He’s a huge part of this team. He’ll get back to his best, I’m sure.”
After a season without trophies, the pressure is on for Real Madrid and coach Alonso. Right now, they’re trailing Barcelona by four points in La Liga. The spotlight’s not going anywhere. But Bellingham, at least, seems unfazed—focused on the bigger picture, and not just the numbers.
HISTORY BECKONS: CAN DANI CARVAJAL FINALLY EQUAL LUKA MODRIC’S LEGENDARY TROPHY HAUL THIS SUNDAY?
Dani Carvajal previews the Supercup final in Jeddah. Will Mbappe be fit? Plus, the captain’s quest to match Modric’s trophy haul.
On Sunday, Real Madrid gets another shot at a trophy—it’s been over a year since their last one—and who’s standing in their way? Of course, it’s Barcelona, in the Spanish Supercup final. Xabi Alonso’s team aren’t the favourite, but honestly, they’re itching to settle the score after that 5-2 loss to the Catalans in last year’s final.
Before the big game, Real Madrid’s captain, Dani Carvajal, talked to the press. Diario AS caught some of his thoughts, especially about what this final means to him personally.
“Tomorrow’s huge for us. We really want this title. For me, it’s also a chance to catch up with Luka Modric as the player with the most titles in the club’s history.”
Carvajal also mentioned he’s hoping Kylian Mbappe recovers in time to play in Jeddah after that minor knee knock.
“Kylian’s massive for us. He’s the best striker in the world, and I really hope he makes it, because he can change everything out there.”
It’s been a rough first half of the season for Madrid, but things have started to pick up lately. Carvajal wants to keep that momentum going and trusts his manager to guide them through.
“We weren’t at our best late last year. We had so many injuries. The Christmas break helped all of us, honestly. I see Xabi calm and focused. Sure, when results don’t come, there’s always noise. But we’re ready to fight for him.”
About his run-in with Atletico’s Diego Simeone during Thursday’s semi-final, Carvajal didn’t make a big deal of it.
“We respect each other. We both fight for our clubs, that’s all. We shared our views and moved on. Now it’s all about tomorrow and going for the title. End of story.”
And then there’s the question about his contract, which only has six months left.
“I’ve been through a lot, especially after that serious injury. Right now, I just want to train and enjoy playing. The club and I are on the same page. I need to keep playing and show what I can do out there. If we both agree, there’s no problem at all.”
"THEY’RE GOING TO KICK YOU OUT"—DIEGO SIMEONE’S SHOCKING WORDS TO VINICIUS JUNIOR REVEALED
Xabi Alonso’s Madrid edge Atletico in a heated derby. Discover what Simeone said to Vinicius and why Alonso refused to shake hands.
Vinicius Junior and Diego Simeone went head-to-head in a fierce shouting match as Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid to book a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final.
The game kicked off with a bang—Federico Valverde blasted in a stunning free kick just two minutes after the whistle. That set the tone for a semi-final that was thrilling and, honestly, pretty heated in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
After halftime, Valverde turned playmaker. He slipped the ball to Rodrygo, who coolly slid it past Jan Oblak to double Madrid’s lead. But Atletico refused to roll over. Alexander Sorloth pulled one back for them almost immediately, setting up a tense finish. Still, Xabi Alonso’s team held their ground and saw out a 2-1 win, setting up a Clasico showdown with Barcelona in the final.
This wasn’t just any derby. Both teams went at each other from the first minute to the last, and tempers flared more than once. The biggest flashpoint came in the first half, when Vinicius and Simeone nearly got physical on the touchline. Cameras caught both men yelling and waving their arms at each other. Fans couldn’t hear the words, but the venom was obvious.
Later, Spanish TV channel Movistar picked up Simeone’s side of the argument. He didn’t hold back, taunting Vinicius: “Florentino Perez is going to kick you out, remember that! They’re going to kick you out; remember what I’m telling you.”
Things boiled over again late on, right after Vinicius left the pitch for Arda Guler. Suddenly, both benches emptied as players and staff clashed in front of the dugouts. Simeone seemed to spark it, yelling “Listen to the people!” at Vinicius and pointing toward the boos echoing around King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.
All of this came as rumours swirled about Vinicius’ future at Madrid. He hasn’t scored in his last 15 matches, and stories keep popping up about a move to Chelsea or even Saudi Arabia. You can tell he’s unsettled.
After the final whistle, Alonso didn’t even bother shaking Simeone’s hand. In his press conference, he called out Simeone for crossing the line. “I heard what Simeone said to Vini, and I didn’t like it,” Alonso told reporters. “You can’t talk like that; some things go too far.”
Before the game, Jude Bellingham backed his teammate. Vinicius has been dealing with whistles from his own fans during a rough patch in front of the goal. Bellingham said, “I can only speak from my perspective. Vinicius is under a huge amount of pressure, and everything he does on the pitch comes from pure emotion. People forget he’s human. I think that’s why he’s struggled in front of the goal. For me, he’s electric—he can create something out of nothing. Goals aren’t the whole story. He’s set up a lot, but yeah, he must find his best form again. You’ve got to look at the whole picture.”
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