Jude Bellingham Gets Zinedine Zidane Comparisons After Sublime Skill Against Rayo Vallecano: Video

Jude Bellingham Gets Zinedine Zidane Comparisons After Sublime Skill Against Rayo Vallecano: Video

Ero Samson
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Real Madrid hosted city rivals Rayo Vallecano in Round 12 of La Liga
  • The Spanish giants were held to a draw at the Santiago Bernabeu
  • Jude Bellingham earned a comparison with Zinedine Zidane following a moment of brilliance

Real Madrid's rather underwhelming performance against their city rivals, Rayo Vallecano, has evoked a mixed range of responses among La Liga fans.

While supporters of Girona and Barcelona revelled in Carlo Ancelotti's team's draw, there was a prevailing sense of disappointment at the Santiago Bernabeu that night.

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Jude Bellingham reacts during Real Madrid's match against Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Image: Diego Souto.
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According to Fotmob, Los Blancos attempted 22 shots at goal but failed to convert any of them.

Overall, Ancelotti's men put in a lacklustre display, with only a few bright moments provided by players like Vinicius Jr., who looked more dynamic when given the freedom to play on the wings, and Jude Bellingham, who has been a source of excitement for many Real Madrid fans lately.

Bellingham, in particular, was at the centre of attention once again. Despite not finding the back of the net, he showcased a moment of brilliance with a sublime piece of skill that brought back memories of the club's iconic midfielder, Zinedine Zidane.

Bellingham creates Zidane-esque moment

Bellingham's Zidane-esque moment occurred in the 42nd minute when he elegantly danced past Rayo's Unai Lopez and the charging Alfonso Espino before launching a shot that narrowly missed its mark, as reported by @TC.

The dazzling display by the young Englishman has ignited a flurry of reactions, with many drawing parallels between him and the legendary Frenchman Zidane.

While Real Madrid's failure to secure a victory in front of their home fans raised some eyebrows, there are still positives to be taken from the impressive performances of a few players, including the Brazilian duo of Vinicius and Rodrygo de Goes.

These performances come just in time for their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Braga.

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Bellingham claims Kopa Trophy

Sports Brief also previously reported on Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham claiming the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or Awards gala event on Monday (October 30).

This prestigious accolade - reserved for the most outstanding footballer under the age of 21 - was presented to the Englishman at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

Bellingham's triumph signifies his status as the best-performing young player, outshining Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala and Barcelona's Alejandro Balde to win.

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Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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