The England international had a standout season for the Blancos, scoring 23 goals that contributed to their La Liga and Champions League victories, positioning him as a contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Bellingham earned significant praise for his play in an advanced No. 10 position.

However, with the addition of World Cup winner Mbappe as the newest ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu, Bellingham was anticipated to shift to a more defensive role. This transition led to a frustrating period where he went 12 games without a goal at the beginning of the 2024-25 season.

During a Clasico match against Barcelona, he played as a secondary right-back and was often assigned defensive responsibilities instead of ones. Recently, he has made a strong comeback, netting seven goals in his last 10 matches, including some while stepping in for Vinicius Junior as a ‘false nine.’

With his resurgence, Real Madrid Confidencial reports that Carlo Ancelotti has promised to keep Bellingham in an attacking position. The Italian coach is said to have told the 21-year-old: “I’m not going to put you in any role other than near the penalty area.”