Bellingham is a huge plus for Real Madrid in what is a congested time on the football calendar. He is Madrid’s fifth-most frequent passer this season, completing 1,731 passes, while also ranking as the team’s third-highest goal contributor with 22 — tied with Rodrygo and behind only Vinícius and Mbappé.

Real Madrid look as if they will avoid pursuing a signing at centre-back this summer, despite doubts over their depth at the position. Los Blancos chose not to reinforce after Nacho Fernandez left