Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has playfully identified himself as the player who consistently triggers an “OMG” reaction from head coach Jose Mourinho. The veteran manager returned to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer for a second stint, having previously served at the helm between 2010 and 2013.
Bellingham, 23, joined the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023. Since his arrival, he has been a consistent force, tallying 49 goals and 36 assists across 146 total appearances. During the ongoing 2026-27 campaign, the Englishman has already recorded three goals and three assists in six matches. These contributions have all arrived during his five La Liga outings, helping Madrid stay within striking distance of league leaders Barcelona, who currently hold a three-point advantage with 15 points.
In a lighthearted Q&A session featured on DAZN Futbol, via Madrid Xtra, the midfielder discussed his rapport with the Portuguese tactician. His comments arrive on the heels of a successful weekend for Los Blancos, who secured a 4-1 home victory over Rayo Vallecano. That result helped the squad bounce back immediately from a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Real Betis the previous week.
Looking ahead, Mourinho’s side face an upcoming away fixture against Elche on Tuesday, September 15. The team will then travel to take on Atletico Madrid five days later for the season’s first edition of the Madrid derby. Domestically, the team has enjoyed a solid start by winning three of their opening five league matches.
Beyond their domestic duties, Real Madrid have also kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign on a positive note. The club secured a 2-1 victory against Inter Milan at home last week as they continue their pursuit of their first title in the competition since 2024. The report also notes that he has scored 49 times and assisted 36, in 146 games across competitions. The report also notes that the rest of the interaction went as follows.
