Jude Bellingham shone in Real Madrid’s 4-0 victory over Malaga on Sunday, attributing his impressive start to the season to the freedom granted by coach Jose Mourinho. This win marked Madrid’s third consecutive victory in LaLiga, with Bellingham contributing two goals and two assists so far.

Bellingham opened the scoring with a low shot in the 19th minute at the Bernabeu, and played a crucial role in the second goal, his header proving too difficult for Malaga’s defense. This followed his goal in the 2-1 win against Espanyol and two assists in the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad. Overall, he has been involved in five goals during Madrid's opening matches under Mourinho.

After the match, Mourinho praised Bellingham, calling him an “absolutely incredible player” and highlighting his central role in the team’s strong start.

Discussing his role, Bellingham stated, “Now I’m a bit more free... I’m enjoying it a lot. That’s why I’m playing well.” Despite the win, he expressed disappointment with the game’s final moments, stating, “It was a great game, but the last 20 minutes were really bad.” He received a warm ovation from the crowd when substituted, calling it “very special.”

Mourinho clarified his expectations, stating he doesn’t want Bellingham to play too defensively, referencing a previous defeat to Benfica. He also emphasized the growing chemistry within the squad, particularly between Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior. With five changes made for the Malaga match, Bellingham noted the depth of Madrid’s squad, ensuring effective replacements are always ready.