Jude Bellingham already has three goals this season after two games. © APA/afp / JORGE GUERRERO

Ex-Dortmunder Bellingham “ten times better” at Real

New signing Jude Bellingham excels in Real Madrid's victory in Almería. The Englishman then says something that Borussia Dortmund fans won't necessarily like.

August 20, 2023

From: dpa

Former Dortmund Jew Bellingham also commented on his strong performance for Real Madrid at UD Almería with a small dig at BVB. “I’m ten times better than last season,” said the English international soccer player on the Spanish top club’s TV after the 3-1 win on Saturday evening. “I feel very comfortable with these players and I’m learning every day.” The standard at Real is “so high, and I’m like a sponge that absorbs everything my teammates tell me.”

Bellingham (20) moved to Spain this summer for a base amount of 103 million euros; BVB can also receive bonus payments up to a maximum total amount of around 30 percent of the fixed amount. In Almería, the Englishman scored the first two goals for his team, and Bellingham prepared the third goal from Brazilian Vinícius Júnior.

Real Madrid had no problems against Almería. © ANSA / Carlos Barba

“The most important thing is that I play well and contribute,” Bellingham said. “I'm happy to score a goal and help the team win games, but I have to work on every area of ​​my game.” Kroos prepared Bellingham's second goal in a remarkable way. It was his 63rd assist in the Spanish top league.