Jude Bellingham is already breaking records under Mourinho at Real Madrid | OneFootball

Jude Bellingham has wasted little time reminding La Liga of what he can do, with the Real Madrid midfielder producing four goal contributions across the opening three matches of Jose Mourinho’s reign.

The England international has scored twice and provided two assists, putting him among the league’s leading players for combined goals and assists alongside Mariano Diaz, Alex Baena and Raphinha.

It is a remarkable start for Bellingham, who has once again emerged as one of the most influential players in Madrid’s attack. 

In fact, as explained by Opta Jose, he is also the first Real Madrid player since his own arrival in 2023 to register four goal contributions across the opening three league games of a season. 

In 2023, he went even further, producing four goals and an assist during that opening sequence.

Bellingham’s Malaga display captures his influence

The 4-0 victory over Malaga provided a particularly clear example of what makes Bellingham so dangerous.

His goal came from the kind of determination that has become a trademark of his game, while his pressure also contributed to an own goal. 

The midfielder simply refused to switch off, repeatedly forcing the game in Madrid’s favour.

That same mentality was visible against Real Sociedad, when he created the opportunity for Vinicius Jr. to score. 

Furthermore, Bellingham’s influence is not limited to the final pass or finish, as he can also generate danger through his movement, pressing and willingness to attack situations others might abandon.

When he accelerates into a dangerous area, teammates know they have to react.

Numbers show a remarkably complete midfielder

Bellingham’s attacking output has understandably attracted most of the attention, but his overall statistics underline how much he contributes to Mourinho’s side.

He shares the lead for assists with Vinicius and has recovered possession 11 times, matching Vinicius and trailing only Eduardo Camavinga’s 13. 

He has also created seven chances, completed 81 passes in the opposition half and registered seven successful dribbles.

Those numbers place him near the top across several categories, even when he is not leading them outright. 

Federico Valverde, for example, has completed 109 passes in the opposition half, while Vinicius has completed four more dribbles.

For Mourinho, having a midfielder capable of contributing in so many different phases is a major advantage.

Bellingham can arrive in the box, create for teammates, carry the ball, press aggressively and recover possession. 

Notably, the Bernabéu has noticed, too. The familiar “Hey Jude” chants are returning, and there is growing evidence that Bellingham remains central to Madrid’s ambitions under Mourinho.