Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has thrown his support behind Jude Bellingham ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old midfielder, who left Dortmund for Madrid last year, faces his former club amid questions about his scoring drought this season.
🔥 Bellingham bagged 23 goals and 13 assists in his debut 2023-24 Madrid campaign – a performance Ancelotti called \"unexpectedly spectacular.\" But this season? Zero goals and just two assists in nine games. \"He’s fighting, sacrificing, and always present,\" Ancelotti stressed. \"Last year’s goal tally was the surprise – not this year’s.\"
🤝 With the Santiago Bernabeu buzzing, all eyes are on whether Bellingham can rediscover his magic against his old teammates. Ancelotti remains unfazed: \"Goals will come. What matters now is his work ethic and how he elevates the team.\"
💬 Can Madrid’s golden boy turn the narrative around? Tune in Tuesday for a clash dripping with drama and déjà vu! 🏟️
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