Jude Bellingham Begins Subtle El Clasico War in Preseason With Brutal Barcelona Dig

• Jude Bellingham has aimed a sly dig at FC Barcelona
• Bellingham became Real Madrid's second-most expensive signing following his transfer from Dortmund
• He is set to feature in Madrid's first pre-season game against AC Milan on Sunday, July 23

Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham might have just stirred the hornet's nest with a subtle dig at El Clasico rivals Barcelona.

Despite his youth, the Englishman has never shied away from making audacious statements, and he aimed a subtle dig at Barca in anticipation of their highly-anticipated pre-season encounter in the United States.

On July 29, the Spanish powerhouses will renew their intense Clasico rivalry as they gear up for the forthcoming 2023-24 campaign, per Givemesport.

As Real Madrid embark on their American tour, featuring high-profile warm-up matches, including the clash against Barcelona, Bellingham downplayed the significance of claiming bragging rights over the reigning La Liga champions.

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"Beating Barcelona? We don’t think about these things," the 19-year-old said, as quoted by Madrid Zone on Twitter.

"My aim and the team’s goal is to win trophies and beat whoever is facing us regardless of who they are. Obsessions are a trait of inferiority. We only care about winning."

While the 19-year-old's subtle dig may fuel the intensity between Real Madrid and La Blaugrana, only time will tell how this verbal exchange will impact the on-field dynamics.

As the pre-season encounter draws near, football enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this fiery showdown, which will provide an intriguing preview of what lies ahead in the upcoming season for these fierce adversaries.

Bellingham bemoans fitness coach drills

In a previous article, Bellingham openly expressed his evaluation of Real Madrid's fitness coach and head physio, Antonio Pintus.

The talented 20-year-old, who has seamlessly adapted to his new life in Spain, was recently interviewed by Real Madrid TV regarding his experiences in the vibrant Spanish capital.

When questioned about the fitness coach whom he collaborated with prior to each tactical training session last week, Bellingham did not hesitate to share his thoughts, Sports Brief reported.