The team’s first defeat was accompanied by a scene that clearly highlighted one of Real Madrid’s biggest problems at the start of the season.
Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season in Lille against the French team, losing 1-0 in the second round of the Champions League.
Jonathan David scored the winning goal from a penalty kick just before the end of the first half, and Carlo Ancelotti’s men were unable to impose themselves on the match.
A report from the Spanish press revealed one of the notable scenes that occurred during Real Madrid’s loss to Lille in the Champions League.
The Catalan newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” published a video clip that spread rapidly on social media, showing Jude Bellingham visibly angry during the match due to the actions of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.
The report noted that one of the chances for the French team arose from a ball that reached Bellingham, but he failed to control it under pressure from an opponent.
Consequently, a Lille player seized the ball and took a shot at Andriy Lunin’s goal. Moments later, Bellingham raised his arms in frustration and struck the grass, which was a clear rebuke to Vinicius and Mbappe, who were positioned on the other side and failed to defend alongside their teammates.
The Spanish newspaper concluded that many view Bellingham’s actions as a clear indication of his anger at the lack of defensive contribution from Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.
For his part, the Italian coach, who referred to an “alarm bell,” expressed concerns about the team’s collective behavior and emphasized the need for improvement as the season enters its most critical and decisive phases.