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Real Madrid fans loved watching Jude Bellingham produce a flash of brilliance that was right out of Zinedine Zidane's playbook.
The 20-year-old starred in the Madrid derby on Sunday night where Real drew 1-1 with rivals Atletico and his athleticism and technique reinforced why he is so highly rated.
Bellingham expertly flicked the ball through Llorente's legsCredit: X @LALIGA It allowed teammate Joselu to latch onto it inside the areaCredit: X @LALIGABellingham has been in scintialting form all season and while the spoils were shared in the derby, he still showed flashes of sumptuous skill.
In one momented, highighted by LaLiga, the England international picks the ball up in the left channel, he then turns before producing a flick reminiscent of club icon Zidane.
The ball then goes through the legs of former Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente, with on-loan Espanyol striker Joselu then latching onto it from inside the area.
While it did not lead to a goal, fans hailed Bellingham's piece of trickery.
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One simply said: "Zidane's Regen."
Another added: "Zidane like by Bellingham. Wow."
A third wrote: "Goat."
While a fourth commented: "Bellingham is magic."
Bellingham is a fan favourite in the Spanish capital after an electric start to life with 18 goals and eight assists in 27 appearances.
He's encountering something of a mini-slump in his personal form, though, with just one goal in eight appearances since he returned from the winter break.
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Former Manchester City forward Brahim Diaz gave Real Madrid the lead before Llorente levelled at the death for Atletico.
The 1-1 draw means Carlo Ancelotti's side missed the chance to go four points clear at the top of LaLiga ahead of surprise title contenders Girona.