Bellingham: Rodrygo is Real Madrid's Most Underrated Player

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham praises teammate Rodrygo as the most talented player on the team, citing his exceptional skills and selflessness, calling him the most underrated player at Real Madrid.

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid's 21-year-old midfielder, has praised Rodrygo as the most talented player in the team. This endorsement comes after Rodrygo's impressive performance in Real Madrid's Champions League win over Manchester City. Bellingham highlighted Rodrygo's exceptional skills, saying, “Rodrygo is so underrated. For me, he's probably the most talented and most gifted player in the squad.”

Bellingham also expressed admiration for Rodrygo's ability to sacrifice for the team, often playing out of his preferred position. “It's clear that his favourite position is on the left, but he does a lot for the team defensively on the right side, and he never complains, he just gets on with it.” This praise is particularly notable given the talented lineup of Real Madrid, which includes stars like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. Mbappe, in fact, scored a hat-trick in the same match, helping Real Madrid secure a 3-1 win over Manchester City and a 6-3 aggregate victory in their round of 16 playoff.

Jude Bellingham has praised his Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo, stating that he is the most talented player on the team. Bellingham expressed his admiration for Rodrygo's skills, saying: “Pff... Rodrygo is very underrated. For me, he is the most talented player on the team. The things he can do with the ball... I see what he does and think 'how does he do it?' If I tried that, I would sprain my ankle.” Bellingham also appreciated Rodrygo's willingness to sacrifice for the team, often playing out of his preferred position.

Bellingham highlighted Rodrygo's selflessness, saying: “It's a pleasure to play with him. I think he's the one who sacrifices the most. We all know that his favourite position is the left. He does a lot for the team from the right, even though it's not his favourite position. He never complains.” This praise is notable, given the talented lineup of Real Madrid, and Bellingham's admiration for Rodrygo's exceptional skills and team spirit.

⚪️🇧🇷 Jude Bellingham: “Rodrygo is the most gifted player in the squad”.

“The things he can do with a ball, he flicks the ball up and you say 'How does he do it?'. When I do it, I twist my ankle!”, told CBS. 😄 pic.twitter.com/Hjffzl6ps3

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Bellingham also shared his thoughts on teammate Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's Champions League win over Manchester City. “Everyone knows he's special. His start was difficult, a lot of pressure in a new team. When the goals came... He's on another level,” Bellingham said. He also praised Mbappe's confidence, speed, and connection with teammate Vinicius Jr., saying: “The confidence he has, you can give him the ball in any situation, his speed... His connection with Vini. It must be terrifying for defenders to play against him.”