Jude Bellingham dazzled once again for Real Madrid as they continued their quest for an historic trophy haul.
The midfielder was on the scoresheet as the Spanish giants reached the Copa del Rey final on Tuesday night.
Antonio Rudiger’s extra-time goal secured a 5-4 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad following a dramatic 4-4 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid will now face either Atletico Madrid or Barcelona in the final on April 26.
However, it was Bellingham’s display which caught the eye as he drew comparisons to Zinedine Zidane.
The England star dominated in midfield with his passing and dribbling ability in the Spanish capital.
Bellingham produced four key passes as well as amassing an 85 per cent pass accuracy during the match.
He also won seven free-kicks, had 83 touches and hit the target three times.
Meanwhile, his 82nd minute strike means the 21-year-old now has 60 goal contributions in just 83 appearances for Real Madrid.
Since signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, Bellingham has scored 36 goals and provided 24 assists.
He has also been regularly compared to club legend Zidane, who also wore the number five shirt.
The Frenchman scored 49 goals from midfield himself in 227 Real Madrid appearances between 2001 and 2005.
During that time, he also won six trophies including La Liga and the Champions League.
Bellingham was once again likened to the Ballon d’Or winner after his performance against Sociedad.
Reacting on social media, one fan wrote: “Jude Bellinghan, even Zidane wasn’t this good.”
Another added: “Jude Bellingham is the closest to Zinedine Zidane we’ll see in the modern era of football. Incredible.”
Meanwhile, Zidane himself has previously heaped praise on Bellingham after being impressed by his ability.
Speaking in February last year, the former Los Blancos manager gave his own reaction to the Englishman’s stunning debut campaign.
Zidane explained: “You would not have imagined what he was going to do, but he has surpassed all expectations with his stats and what he is doing.
“Especially at his age, because we must not forget that he’s only 20-years-old.”
Bellingham is now eyeing a feat that even Zidane could not achieve at Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side could still win their first-ever treble this season after reaching the Copa del Rey final.
In the league, they are just three points behind leaders Barca with nine matches remaining.
The bitter rivals are scheduled to meet in the final El Clasico of the season in Barcelona on May 11.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid face Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals this month.
Ancelotti is chasing a record-extending European crown for the 15-time winners following their latest success last season.
