Vinícius and Bellingham Contract Talks, UEFA Team of the Week, Raúl Asencio Spain NT
Real Madrid superstars Vinícius and Bellingham are in contract talks with Real Madrid. Both are also included in the UEFA Team of the Week. Reports emerging of Asencio getting called up to Spain's NT.
Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior shine in Champions League
Real Madrid superstars Jude Bellingham and Viní Jr have been included in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week after their performances in the 3-2 win against Manchester City earlier this week.
Vinícius was crowned Man of the Match after finishing the game with 2 assists, 3 dribbles, and 5 chances created. Another typical Champions League knockout performance from the Brazilian, where his moments of brilliance completely shift the game with his goal contributions.
Jude Bellingham scored a last-minute winner against Manchester City, marking his sixth 90+ minute non-penalty winner. This ties him with Lionel Messi, with only Cristiano Ronaldo ahead at seven. That is absurd. Bellingham is not only a midfielder but also just 21 years old.
Vinícius Jr. Contract Talks Accelerate
As per AS, Real Madrid had planned to renew Vinícius' contract in the summer of 2026. However, growing interest from Saudi clubs has accelerated their plans, with renewal discussions now taking place this summer instead.
Real Madrid aim to maintain a structured wage hierarchy between Vinícius, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid believe that Vinícius is the best player in the world and intend to treat him accordingly during negotiations. However, they will not break the salary scale that has brought the team so much success.
According to Relevo, the Brazilian forward has already communicated his salary expectations to the club and awaits a response. Both parties are ready to find an agreement and renew the contract.
Bellingham's Agents Push for Renewal
AS reported that Jude Bellingham’s agents have contacted Real Madrid for a contract renewal.
Bellingham signed for Real Madrid in 2023, and his contract runs until 2029. He has repeatedly expressed his happiness at the club in interviews. Since joining, he has won every possible trophy except the Copa del Rey and has established himself as a cornerstone for Real Madrid’s future.
At just 21 years old, Real Madrid has a world-class midfielder who consistently scores and assists. Bellingham has also become a fan favorite, not just for his footballing ability, but for his humble personality, relentless work rate, clutch goals, and iconic celebrations. It is incredible to see how seamlessly he has integrated into Real Madrid, both on and off the pitch.
Raúl Asencio called up for Spain National Team?
News has emerged that Spain’s national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, has called up forward Raúl Asencio to the national squad. The 22-year-old has fully earned this opportunity with his consistently outstanding performances for Real Madrid, particularly in big matches.
In his last two games against Atlético Madrid and Manchester City, Asencio was impeccable in duels, winning all five in the Madrid derby and all four against Man City. He also won all of his tackles, recorded an impressive 95% pass completion rate, and did not commit a single foul across both games. His tackles were aggressive yet clean, he showed great composure on the ball and was able to neutralize counterattacks, especially in wide areas, with remarkable efficiency.