According to a report from AS, Carlo Ancelotti looks set to give Jude Bellingham the role of Real Madrid’s penalty taker.
The new role underlines Bellingham’s growing influence since he arrived in Spain in the summer. The young England international’s importance to the team is undeniable, and this latest responsibility only strengthens his position.

Bellingham had their first chance to prove themselves on the field in the match against Almeria. He successfully took the penalty under great pressure, in the context of Real being 2 goals behind.

Bellingham plays an increasingly important role.

Such composure is a testament to Bellingham’s maturity and bravery. The decision to assign penalty kick duties to Bellingham was made after a series of missed opportunities by other members of the team.

This season has seen Vinicius miss a penalty in pre-season, Luka Modric and Joselu each squandered one, and Rodrygo also missed a vital chance. This highlighted the need to select a reliable penalty taker, a role which Bellingham began to fill.