Jude Bellingham names most talented player in the Real Madrid squad and it’s not Vinicius Jr. or Kylian Mbappe

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Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham identifies the most talented player in the Real Madrid squad, and it’s not Vinicius Jr. or Kylian Mbappe. Published 2 days ago on February 20, 2025, By Destiny Omodion

Bellingham, 21, was a starter in Madrid’s 3-1 (6-3 on aggregate) victory over Pep Guardiola’s team, securing their place in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.

The England international is part of a star-filled Los Blancos lineup alongside players like Vini Jr and Kylian Mbappé, but who does he regard as the most gifted of his teammates?

Surprisingly, Bellingham gave an unexpected answer when asked about this after Madrid’s match on Wednesday.

“Rodrygo, so underrated, you know?” Bellingham said while talking to CBS Sports Golazo.

“For me, he’s probably the most talented and gifted player in the squad.

“I think the things he can do with the football… We’ll be messing around, and he’ll flick the ball up somehow, and you’re like: ‘How’d he do that?’ I’m trying to do that.

“I’m twisting my ankles and everything like that. It’s a pleasure to play with both of them.

“You put them in positions where they can affect the games, and they will win it for you.

“I think Rodrygo, another thing to mention, is that he’s the one who sacrifices the most, really. It’s clear that his favourite position is on the left. It’s important to note that he does a lot for the team defensively on the right side, which isn’t his favourite.

“But, he never complains, he just gets on with it and that’s the way we have to continue.”

The Brazilian is a crucial figure in Ancelotti’s squad, having scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 34 appearances for the 15-time European champions this season.

He proved his value yesterday evening, playing a role in Madrid and Mbappé’s second goal of the match by providing the assist before the Frenchman finished neatly after confusing City defender Josko Gvardiola.

And it’s not just Bellingham who has been impressed by Rodrygo, 24.

Ancelotti, 65, referred to him as a “complete player” during a press conference last month.

“He is a complete player and, although we are aware that he prefers to play on the left, someone, for the good of the team, has to make sacrifices,” the Italian explained. “And Rodrygo has always done so. He has always put the good of the team first.

“Football enjoys Rodrygo’s quality. For the good of the team, I have to clarify the positions. It hasn’t gone badly, so far. And it won’t in the future.”