In the summer, Mbappe arrived, the side became more top-heavy, and Bellingham’s position was inevitably as midfielder more than forward. The caveat, though, is that the plan B, Joselu, is no longer there as Real’s target man in times of desperation after leaving for Al Gharafa in Qatar.

While Real Madrid fumed about the award of a penalty to rivals Atletico Madrid for a challenge on Samuel Lino in the first half, Los Colchoneros were baffled about the decision not to send off Dani

The England international's five-word tirade was picked up by the pitch-side microphones for the world to hear.

Jude Bellingham faces potential punishment from La Liga after he appeared to swear at an official during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid.