Headline: Jude Bellingham Shines for England as Real Madrid Continues Winning Streak
Real Madrid has been on a remarkable winning streak under manager Jose Mourinho, capturing victory in their last eight games. Jude Bellingham has emerged as a pivotal figure for Los Blancos, showcasing his skill and influence, particularly alongside teammate Kylian Mbappe.
Bellingham carried his impressive form into the November international break, delivering an outstanding performance in the match against Croatia. The 23-year-old midfielder secured an assist, bringing his total to six assists for England in 2026. This achievement marks the highest tally for an England player in a single calendar year since Raheem Sterling also recorded six assists in 2019.
Bellingham’s year with the Three Lions has been exceptional, and his performances during the World Cup have drawn significant praise. In the match against Croatia, he not only provided an assist but also created two scoring chances, including one big opportunity, while maintaining an impressive passing accuracy of 85%. Furthermore, he successfully completed both of his attempted dribbles and won six of his eight ground duels, blending creativity with physicality effectively.
In the ongoing excellent form, Bellingham recently won Real Madrid’s Player of the Month award for October. He notably impressed in the Champions League clash against AEK Athens, earning the Player of the Match award and marking his 60th appearance in the prestigious competition.
Bellingham achieved the milestone of becoming the youngest player to reach this number, surpassing the record previously held by Los Blancos legend Iker Casillas.
While Bellingham quickly established himself as a goalscoring threat early in his career in Spain, he has also demonstrated a solid ability to control the game and contribute as a midfielder in recent years. With six assists already in 2026, he has an opportunity to enhance this tally before the year concludes. It remains to be seen how he will perform in the upcoming match against Spain and if he can surpass Sterling’s assist record.
