Jude Bellingham reacts to Rodrygo's message after Real Madrid drama
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Edward Bazeley
Wed 17 September 2025 13:03, UK
Real Madrid ace Rodrygo has delivered a message to celebrate his side’s drama-filled 2-1 win over Marseille in the Champions League.
Xabi Alonso’s men defeated Marseille on Tuesday, 16 September, thanks to two goals from the penalty spot from France superstar Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid were also hindered by Antonio Rudiger’s long-term injury, but the La Liga giants claimed a victory despite Carvajal’s red card.
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Meanwhile, Los Blancos have now won five consecutive games across all competitions, thanks to their latest triumph over Marseille.
Rodrygo, who started on the wing, celebrated the victory via Instagram on 16 September as he wrote: “Champions.
Madrid!”
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The 24-year-old’s message received a like from England international Jude Bellingham, who was an unused substitute against Marseille, having recently returned form injury.
Real Madrid already sit two points clear of fierce rivals Barcelona in La Liga.
Real Madrid’s last three resultsAll competitions 2025/26Mallorca (H)2-1 WReal Sociedad (A)1-2 WMarseille (H)2-1 WMadrid are in strong form
However, Bellingham’s return to fitness is welcome news for Alonso, nonetheless, especially amid the injury setbacks suffered by Rudiger and Alexander-Arnold.
The 22-year-old further enhanced his reputation as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world by notching 15 goals and 14 assists across all competitions last term.
Bellingham’s previous exploits prove that he is more than capable of helping Madrid earn victories in their upcoming La Liga clashes with Espanyol, Levante, and local rivals Atletico Madrid before they head to Kairat Almaty for a Champions League outing in Kazakhstan at the end of the month.
Meanwhile, Bellingham will have to work hard to reclaim his England spot amid competition from talents like Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Morgan Gibbs-White.
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