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Real Madrid midfield ace makes a promise to fans after loss to Bayern Munich – ‘The good times will return’
Jude Bellingham has found himself under the microscope following yet another disappointing result for Real Madrid, who are on the verge of finishing a season trophyless yet again.
With the Real Madrid hierarchy looking to make wholesale changes to the squad this coming summer, the pressure will be on the Englishman next season.
Bellingham, after all, has endured a difficult season marred by injuries, a lack of form and struggles to integrate with new managers.
Bellingham’s promise to Real Madrid fans
But after the former Dortmund starlet is hopeful of making a comeback and has promised fans the same.
Taking to Instagram in the aftermath of the elimination against Bayern Munich, Bellingham addressed the Real Madrid fans directly with a heartfelt message:
“It wasn’t enough, but we leave with our heads held high. Madridistas, we know we’ve disappointed you, but we always appreciate your support. The good times, which you deserve, will return.
“We have no other option but to finish this season as strong as possible. Hala Madrid!” he wrote.
The words carry significant weight given the context. Real Madrid have won just a European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup across the last two seasons – a return that falls well short of the standards expected at the Bernabeu.
For Bellingham personally, the scrutiny is even greater. Having been the standout player in the club’s Champions League-winning campaign two seasons ago, the Englishman has struggled to replicate those heights.
This will pressurise the midfielder further, knowing the Real Madrid hierarchy is growing increasingly impatient.
With the summer rebuild on the horizon, Bellingham has promised fans that titles will return to the Bernabeu next season.
Real Madrid can’t seem to catch a break, as far as La Liga is concerned.
After a defeat to Atletico Madrid, where the referee made a few controversial calls, Real Madrid’s recent game against Villarreal was also mired in controversy, after Vinicius Jr. was sent off and his goal disallowed.
The Brazilian now faces the possibility of facing a lengthened suspension that could rule him out of El Clasico later this month.
Real Madrid frustrated over kickoff time vs Valencia
Now, Real Madrid have found themselves another issue, this time regarding the kickoff time for their upcoming La Liga game.
According to AS, Real Madrid are unhappy with the slot LaLiga has handed them for their Matchday 12 meeting with Valencia.
Madrid face AEK Athens in the Champions League on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:45 PM, only for LaLiga to then schedule the Valencia clash for Saturday, November 7 at 9:00 PM.
With the squad set to land back in the capital in the early hours, Mourinho’s men will have little more than Thursday and Friday to prepare for a Valencia side that has proven stubborn of late.
Club sources describe “enormous unease and surprise” at the decision, precisely because it hits the players so directly.
Rivals handed the kinder draw
The frustration deepens when Madrid look across at their title rivals.
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal all play their European fixtures a day earlier, on Tuesday, November 3, and then feature in LaLiga on Sunday, November 8.
Betis, who travel to Borussia Dortmund on the Wednesday, are likewise handed a Sunday slot.
That leaves Real Madrid as the only one of the five Spanish sides in Europe forced to play on the Saturday, surrendering a full day of recovery to their competitors.
From the dressing room’s point of view, there is no logic to it. With an international break following that weekend, and no midweek European or Cup commitments to juggle, Madrid see no reason the game could not have been pushed to Sunday.
