Jude Bellingham's experience at Real Madrid has taken a dramatic turn, mirroring the early days of Kim Min-jae’s career at Bayern Munich. Bellingham, once hailed as a rising star by the Spanish press, is now facing sharp criticism after a noticeable dip in form this season.

Last year, the Spanish media showered Bellingham with praise for his impressive debut season at Real Madrid. However, that admiration has now turned into intense scrutiny, with British media also picking up on the shift. Daily Star recently reported on October 22 (KST), "Spanish media are fiercely criticizing Bellingham, who has gone from hero to zero."

The 21-year-old English midfielder joined Real Madrid last season and was quickly recognized for his brilliance on the field. In La Liga alone, Bellingham scored 19 goals and provided 6 assists, while across all competitions, he notched 23 goals and 13 assists. His performance helped lead Real Madrid to success in the league, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup.

This season, however, has been a different story. Bellingham’s form has disappeared, and he has become what some media outlets are calling "invisible" on the pitch. He has failed to score in any of his nine appearances this season, with his goalless streak extending to 11 games when including the end of last season.

The Spanish press has been quick to point out the decline. Many attribute Bellingham’s struggles to being overshadowed by Real Madrid’s latest superstar, Kylian Mbappé. The influential Spanish outlet Marca noted, "Bellingham has gone from 10 goals to zero in just one year." They sarcastically added, “Since his last goal on May 14, Bellingham hasn’t had a chance to raise his arms in celebration.”

While Bellingham struggles to find form, Mbappé has already scored 8 goals in all competitions this season, taking the spotlight as the team’s leading forward. The praise that once surrounded Bellingham has shifted to Mbappé.

Adding to his frustration, Bellingham showed signs of discontent in a recent match against Celta Vigo, where he appeared upset with teammate Vinícius Júnior for not passing the ball. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti played down the incident, saying, "They laughed it off and talked it through," but Spanish media viewed the situation more critically.

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