Jude Bellingham spoke in fluent Spanish during Real Madrid’s LaLiga title parade and issued a rallying cry ahead of their Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
The superstar has enjoyed a sensational debut season at the Bernabeu after winning the league title at the first attempt while also lifting the Spanish Super Cup.
Bellingham, who joined the club last summer in a deal which could rise to £113million, scored 22 goals and laid on 10 assists as Madrid eased to glory.
But Carlo Ancelotti’s side are not done there, having also booked themselves a spot at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund in yet another major European final.
Ahead of the showdown in London, Madrid first put on an eye-catching display for their LaLiga celebrations after parading around the city on a bus.
Jude Bellingham spoke in fluent Spanish during Real Madrid’s LaLiga title celebrations
The midfielder delivered a rallying cry to the crowd ahead of the Champions League final
They then gathered on a balcony overlooking the Cibeles Fountain, where thousands of supporters clad in white congregated to cheer on the victorious squad.
Several players took the opportunity to address the crowd using a microphone and Bellingham, who has been learning Spanish since arriving, also stepped up.
Vinicius Junior was spotted laughing next to him but to the surprise of everyone, Bellingham proceeded to issue his speech in almost faultless Spanish.
‘Many thanks for your support and the love shown this season,’ he said.
‘We’ve got one more big game at Wembley. We’re going to win. Come on Madrid.’
After finishing his message, Bellingham raised both his arms aloft – a goal celebration that has quickly become synonymous with the midfielder.
Luka Modric also took to the microphone, saying: ‘Thank you for being here to celebrate this day… I hope we see each other again in June.’
The superstar has enjoyed a sensational debut season in Madrid and could win three trophies
Bellingham held both arms aloft after his speech – a celebration he is now synonymous with
Madrid had cantered to their LaLiga triumph with four games to spare last weekend and ruthlessly wrestled the trophy back off their fierce rivals Barcelona.
Their celebrations were delayed, however, to allow them to concentrate on overcoming Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final second leg.
Carlo Ancelotti again took centre stage during the parade after smoking a cigar and donning sunglasses in a repeat of his antics during Madrid’s party in 2022.
Madrid have lost just one in the league all season, beat Barcelona in both Clasicos and have also scored more goals and conceded fewer than any other top-flight side.
