- Rodrygo was omitted from Marca’s ‘BMV’ trident despite playing alongside Bellingham, Mbappe, and Vinicius
- Jude Bellingham has dismissed rumours of dressing room tensions, calling them false
- Endrick netted his first Champions League goal during Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Stuttgart
Real Madrid’s offensive lineup has been the subject of much speculation, especially following their summer signings.
Rodrygo, often perceived as the least impactful of the attacking stars, has been labelled as ‘the weak link’ if Carlo Ancelotti were to tweak his formation.
A notable headline which has now been deleted, from Marca, a Spanish football news outlet, omitted him (Rodrygo) from what they dubbed the ‘BMV’ trident, featuring Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior, despite his consistent presence on the field. England’s Bellingham, however, was quick to defend his teammate.
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“Only the fools forget the R,” the England international wrote under Rodrygo’s social media post, which had sarcastically pointed out that Marca’s "trident" was missing one crucial letter.
Rodrygo has not shied away from addressing his exclusion, particularly in light of recent remarks, and this episode highlights his increasing efforts to show his importance within Real Madrid’s star-studded attack.
Jude Bellingham also squashed rumours of tension surrounding Mbappe’s influence at the club. In his most recent post-match interview, Bellingham addressed these concerns head-on.
“I saw on social media that someone’s trying to create something negative between Mbappé, Rodrygo, Vinicius, and me, the only truth is that we are very good friends on and off the pitch.”
Since joining PSG, Mbappe has delivered five goals in seven games, including a key strike in Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League 3-1 triumph over Stuttgart.
Bellingham, who missed the early La Liga matches due to injury, has since returned to reinforce Madrid’s midfield.
After the match, Carlo Ancelotti emphasised that Real Madrid’s victory was hard-fought, especially after a second-half equaliser by Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav.
“If anyone thinks that winning games is easy, they are wrong, I have coached more than 200 games in the Champions League and I can't remember a game without suffering.”
The night also saw a brilliant contribution from 17-year-old Endrick, who netted his first goal in the Champions League. Ancelotti showered praise on the young Brazilian,
“He has the gift that strikers dream of, he’s very effective and decisive, he has something special, something I have never seen.”
Despite the social trolls and controversies off the pitch, Real Madrid’s attacking front remains formidable, with all four attackers proving crucial in their 3-1 victory over Stuttgart.
Real Madrid reportedly closing in on Alphonso Davies' signing from Bayern Munich
Previously, TheRadar reported that Real Madrid appeared to be on the brink of yet another world-class acquisition, adding fuel to their already fire lineup.
The reigning La Liga and UEFA Champions League holders, who recently signed the likes of Kylian Mbappé and the young Brazilian sensation Endrick, continued their quest for global domination by preparing an offer for Bayern Munich star, Alphonso Davies.
