Bellingham can become one of Real Madrid’s greatest players of all time.
Jude Bellingham can be one of Real Madrid’s greatest players of all time, says former Los Blancos boss Rafa Benitez.
The English midfielder has been a hit in the Spanish capital since his move from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, leading his efforts to defend the Champions League crown this season after unlocking the trophy in his first campaign at the Bernabeu. It’s there.
Bellingham won the winner last week in a real dramatic 3-2 victory at Manchester City, and is set to be the key to his side through a knockout playoff tie in Game 2 on Wednesday.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Spaniard Benitez believes the 21-year-old has all the tools to become the latest tool on the long list of the glorious Laliga Club.
The former real boss said: “He has the potential. It’s possible, it’s only a matter of time. I said before, modern football has changed a lot. In the past, players have been around. , they were more concentrated and didn’t have social media, so there was less distraction.
“Now they have so many people around and you can easily get whatever you want. Social media has so much influence, so 5 , it is difficult to maintain consistency for ten years.
“So we’re talking about what’s better than (Alfredo) di Stefano. You have to be really consistent to be better than them. He has the potential ,yes.
“Can he do that for a few years? It depends on how mature he is and the people around him.”
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“The real thing will get the job done.”
Real Madrid scored two goals in the final five minutes at Etihad last Tuesday, allowing them to go home with key advantages, and Benitez believes his former side will get the job done .
He added: “In theory, Real Madrid has to attack, but I don’t think Carlo Ancelotti will be worried about that. There will be hopes that Real will be able to finish his job with Bernabeu.
“Manchester City doesn’t have the same confidence they’ve had in the past. But don’t forget that it’s the Champions League, and Pep Guardiola has had that experience and he has The players who are also in the European level have great experience.
“So I think everything happens. When there’s so much quality on a team, on a team, anything happens.”