La Liga 2023/24: How Jude Bellingham Continues To Shine In Real Madrid’s Diamond Midfield – Tactical Analysis

Jude Bellingham, the €100 million man, is off to a sensational start with Real Madrid.

The former Borussia Dortmund star scored in the season opener against Athletic Bilbao and added a brace over the weekend against Almería.

With three goals in his first two games, the English national team star couldnt dream of a better start with his new club.

UD Almería had a dream start of their own in this match.

Going up a goal in the third minute of play, Sergio Arribas headed home on a counterattack against his long-time club.

However, Bellinghams goals in the 19th and 60th minutes secured three points for Los Merengues.

This Real Madrid tactical analysis will examine some key trends that decided this game.

This game was full of end-to-end action for a match with 42 total shots, 24 to Real Madrid and 18 to Almería.

Well look at specific patterns in Almerías attack, how Carlo Ancelotti has designed his diamond midfield and take a deep dive into Real Madrids final third play without a true #9.

Real Madrid Lineup

Vicente Moreno, the new Almería manager as of this past June, entered the match with his team set out in a 4-2-3-1.

Luís Maximiano, the former Sporting CP youth player currently on loan from Lazio, received the start in goal.

His backline consisted of