Bellingham compared to Zidane after performance that saw Madrid reach Copa del Rey final

Jude Bellingham delivered another masterclass for Real Madrid, inspiring them to a dramatic 5-4 aggregate win over Real Sociedad to secure a place in the Copa del Rey final.

Antonio Rudiger’s extra-time goal sealed the win after a thrilling 4-4 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Bellingham was the standout performer, dominating midfield with precision passing, relentless dribbling, and a well-taken goal in the 82nd minute.

The England international registered four key passes, maintained an 85% pass accuracy, won seven free-kicks and recorded 83 touches.

His latest goal contribution takes his tally to 60 in just 83 appearances for Los Blancos since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2023.

The 21-year-old’s impact has drawn comparisons to club legend Zinedine Zidane, who also wore the number five shirt.

Zidane, who scored 49 goals in 227 appearances for Real Madrid, won six major trophies, but Bellingham is now eyeing a feat the Frenchman never achieved—a historic treble.

Real Madrid remain firmly in the title race, just three points behind Barcelona in La Liga, with a crucial El Clasico clash set for May 11.

Meanwhile, they face Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals as Carlo Ancelotti’s side push for another European triumph.

Bellingham’s stellar form has left fans in awe, with one declaring on social media: “Even Zidane wasn’t this good.”