Real Madrid superstar continues mesmerising form under Mourinho in 4-0 thrashing of Malaga

Real Madrid superstar continues mesmerising form under Mourinho in 4-0 thrashing of Malaga Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the season with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu. Jude Bellingham once again led the way, opening the scoring in the 19th minute before playing a key role in Real Madrid’s second, an own goal from Alfonso Herrero in the 26th minute. Kylian Mbappe then added a third in the 30th minute to put the game to bed early. It was another commanding display from Bellingham, who is showing no signs of slowing down under Jose Mourinho. Bellingham back to his best Bellingham has rediscovered the electric form that defined his debut campaign at Real Madrid, and his goal against Malaga was further proof of that resurgence. Bellingham scored the opening goal of the game. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) After two seasons disrupted by injuries, the Englishman is finally free of physical concerns and flying once again. Three league games have already yielded two goals and two assists, and he was also instrumental in the second goal against Malaga, heading a ball that Puga cleared off the line only for Herrero to bundle into his own net. In Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1, the 22-year-old operates just behind Vinicius Jr and Mbappe, allowing him to get closer to goal, where his shooting, driving and vision prove lethal. Mourinho’s best ‘signing’ In many ways, Bellingham’s return to form has been like a new signing for Mourinho, and the Portuguese has been full of praise for his talisman. One of Real Madrid’s best players so far. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) “He’s a unique and super important player for the team. He is a player with different talents, from physical to mental and tactical,” Mourinho said ahead of the Malaga clash. “He also has the condition of recovering balls and pressing and scoring status, his game from above. He is an absolutely impressive player,” he added. The numbers underline just how vital Bellingham is once again. In his debut season, he racked up 23 goals and 13 assists as Real Madrid claimed a LaLiga and Champions League double. After that, his output dipped over the following two campaigns. On this current trajectory, however, he could match last season’s entire tally within weeks.