Nacho declared Jude Bellingham “was born to play for Real Madrid” after the midfielder scored his sixth goal in six games to provide the LaLiga giants a 1-0 Champions League success against Union Berlin in their first Group C encounter.
After Federico Valverde’s attempt was deflected, Bellingham pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard area in the 94th minute on Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu to deny the Bundesliga club a point in their league debut.
The England international has scored in five of his six Real Madrid games, with the exception of Sunday’s 2-1 league triumph against Real Sociedad.
“I think Jude was born to play for Real Madrid,” Nacho, the club’s captain, told Movistar. “We’re fortunate to have him here with us.” Let’s hope he continues to score goals.”
Bellingham’s goal against Union Berlin was his second in extra time at the Bernabeu, after his 95th-minute winner against Getafe on September 2.
With respect to the delay, “we were patient,” Bellingham told Movistar. To paraphrase, “We knew we’d have opportunities at the end of the game.” The ball needed to be shifted and gaps had to be found. We continued going because we had an excellent outlook and collaborated effectively.
Bellingham scored 14 goals for Borussia Dortmund last season and has six already this season.
“Around the pitch, I want to be an artist, trying to create stuff for my teammates, but when the ball goes into the box, I want to be a killer,” he said. “That’s what will win us games.” Hopefully, it will continue.”
Carlo Ancelotti has chosen Bellingham in a more forward, No. 10 position to enhance his goalscoring potential.
“Bellingham has quality, that’s very important, and he has luck,” Ancelotti stated at the post-match press conference. “It was similar to the goal against Getafe.” He never fails to appear on time. He’s wiser than the rest of them.”
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