The case for Real Madrid’s €180m ace as the most ‘clutch’ player | OneFootball

Real Madrid are synonymous with coming up clutch and the team’s history in the UEFA Champions League is a testament to the same.

Los Blancos, after all, have sensationally pulled off comeback after comeback in the European competition and can never be counted out of a game until the final whistle blows.

Their ability to find clutch goals is completely dependent on the individual quality they have in their ranks, but Jude Bellingham is the most decisive of them all as relayed by SPORT.

A monster under pressure

The Spanish outlet brings to light that the English star is the player who has exemplified Real Madrid’s ‘never say never’ attitude and his numbers at the death speak volumes.

Jude Bellingham has been sensational for Real Madrid. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Since he arrived at the club last season, the Englishman has won six games for Real Madrid with a goal in extra-time.

The number places him as the player who has won games in stoppage time for Real Madrid the most number of times in the 21st century.

Most recently, the player won Real Madrid the crucial first leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium with a goal in the 91st minute in what is the latest on his long list of clutch goals.

He is notably even ahead of the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos in terms of winning games in stoppage time as the Portuguese and Spanish legends managed the feat for Real Madrid only three and one times respectively.

So far this season, the English phenom has six goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League in addition to his tally of seven goals and six assists in La Liga. He is, by far, one of Real Madrid’s most influential and decisive players in the final third.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.