Jobe Bellingham and James Maddison respond to Jude Bellingham's 'difficult' message

Jobe Bellingham and James Maddison respond to Jude Bellingham’s ‘difficult’ message

Jude Bellingham posted a heartfelt message to the Real Madrid fans following the side’s start in the Club World Cup.

It was a frustrating night for Bellingham and manager Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid opened their Club World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal on 18 June.

21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia gave Los Blancos the lead after being picked out by a pinpoint pass from Rodrygo — who continues to be linked with a summer move to Arsenal.

But the advantage was short-lived, as former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves equalised from the penalty spot to deny Madrid all three points.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid early in the summer, made his debut in the match, while Dean Huijsen also featured for Los Blancos from the start following his £50 million switch from Bournemouth.

Bellingham was in the starting XI but struggled to make a decisive impact in a game that proved frustrating for much of the squad.

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Following the result, the England international shared a message of gratitude with the fans, thanking them for their continued support as he and the team look to bounce back later in the tournament.

Premier League stars react to Bellingham after Real Madrid’s slow Club World Cup start

The Englishman posted on Instagram following Real Madrid’s underwhelming opening result in the Club World Cup, saying: “Difficult conditions, good opponent and a new style but still not the start we were hoping for

“With time the results will come. Thank you to all the Madridistas in Miami for your support!

Plenty of players responded in the comments, with Jobe Bellingham and Rodrygo both leaving heart emojis beneath the post.

Other Premier League stars also reacted, including Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, and Tottenham’s James Maddison, who all left likes on the post.

Bellingham and Madrid will have a chance to get back on track on Sunday (22 June) where they face Pachuca, before their final group game against RB Salzburg on 27 June.

Real Madrid’s fixtures Date Real Madrid vs Pachuca 22 June RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid 27 June Real Madrid’s group fixtures in the Club World Cup.

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While Jude was thanking Madrid fans, his younger brother Jobe was celebrating a major milestone of his own.

Jobe made his debut for Borussia Dortmund on 17 June as the Bundesliga side drew with Brazilian club Fluminense.

Jobe recently posted an emotional goodbye to Sunderland fans following his transfer to Dortmund, which was confirmed in a deal worth up to £31 million.

The move marks a familiar path for the younger Bellingham, but it remains to be seen whether he can emulate the success of his older brother.

Still, with both players featuring in the Club World Cup, there’s a chance the Bellingham brothers could go head-to-head later in the tournament.

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