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.

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.