According to reports, English football analyst Andy Brassell compared Jude Bellingham and Cristiano Ronaldo’s situations at Real Madrid, claiming fans prefer Bellingham over Ronaldo and explaining the reasons.

Brassell stated in an interview published by Goal: “In my opinion, although Ronaldo was always admired and respected in Madrid, they never loved him as much as Bellingham.

You might argue that Ronaldo had an incredible scoring record over nine years at Real, but in my view, this is due to Bellingham’s intangible qualities—something also seen during his time at Borussia Dortmund.

Bellingham’s ability to connect with teammates makes fans feel he represents them on the pitch. He plays in a way that makes supporters believe they could do the same if they had the talent—and that’s crucial.

Bellingham is a blend of the world’s best player and the fans. This is exactly what Madrid fans and media expect from any player. So, it’s fair to say his popularity at Real is incomparable to Ronaldo’s.”