According to a report by Madrid Universal on Thursday November 5, 2026, after Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid, one of his main goals was to get Jude Bellingham back to his previous outstanding level. The midfielder has been showing signs of improvement in his recent games.

Reports indicate that the Portuguese manager came to the team with a firm resolve to turn around the England international's fortunes after two underwhelming seasons in which he saw a reduction in his impact and overall contribution.

In response, Bellingham has been outstanding, contributing offensively in all competitions with eight points (five goals and three assists).

Even though he only had 13 goals and assists in the entire previous season, the midfielder has come a long way since Mourinho took over at the Santiago Bernabeu.

After a stellar showing in the Champions League match against AEK Athens, Bellingham attributes much of his recent success to his ability to focus better.

By stating, "Yes, I'm definitely playing with more focus," the England international clarified the shift in strategy following the win. Everything is falling into place, and I am enhancing my performance and having a significant influence. "I intend to maintain it."

The midfielder has hit yet another major personal milestone, and his offensive contributions have continued to be a big part of his Real Madrid career.

In the 3-0 win over Racing Santander, Bellingham scored his 50th goal for the Spanish giants, marking the milestone after 154 appearances for the club.

With his goal, the England international became Real Madrid's 50th player, surpassing Zinedine Zidane's record of 49 goals in much fewer appearances.

His participation in the Champions League final against AEK Athens yielded yet another impressive result, adding to his already stellar reputation in European football.

Bellingham surpassed former Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who reached the milestone at 23 years and 167 days, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 60 Champions League appearances at the age of 23 years and 128 days.

This feat is all the more remarkable given that Bellingham's Champions League journey started with Borussia Dortmund and continued with Real Madrid.

As a result, he has added another notable Champions League record to his impressive resume, surpassing one of the club's legendary goalkeepers in this regard.

The midfielder is finally showing signs of the quality and impact that made him such a valuable player, suggesting that Mourinho's efforts to bring Bellingham's influence back are paying off.