In the first match at the Emirates, Real Madrid suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Arsenal. One of the main reasons for this failure was the ineffectiveness of the midfield. Jude Bellingham, despite being a pillar of the team, did not show his best form. He lost several balls and failed to control the tempo of the game, which allowed Arsenal to deploy their attacking play without much difficulty.

⚠️ Return match: Real Madrid 1–3 Arsenal – The same mistakes are repeated

Back at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid were unable to turn things around. Despite the return of a few starters, the midfield still couldn’t control the game. Bellingham once again delivered a disappointing performance, failing to make a difference. This prevented Madrid’s attack from creating chances, leading to another 3–1 defeat and elimination from the Champions League.

🗣️ Benzema speaks: “Early warning”

After the match, captain Karim Benzema criticized Bellingham’s performance. He felt the English midfielder didn’t deserve his starting spot in the current Real Madrid squad. Benzema emphasized that the team needed players who could control the game and make a difference, something Bellingham failed to do in these two crucial encounters.

🔄 Ancelotti faces a difficult decision

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is currently facing a major decision regarding Bellingham’s future at Real Madrid. Will he heed Benzema’s warnings and make the necessary changes to improve the team’s performance? Only time will tell.