After setting another record on Wednesday night, Carlo Ancelotti confessed that Jude Bellingham’s incredible start to life at Real Madrid has astonished everyone.

Bellingham scored Madrid’s second goal in a 4-2 Champions League triumph over Napoli, bringing his record to 15 goals in 16 appearances since joining the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund. Reported by BBC Sport

With his goal at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, Bellingham becomes the first player in Real Madrid history to score in each of his first four Champions League appearances. The statistic is all the more astounding given the lineage of attacking greats who came before him, as well as the fact that he is effectively a central midfielder, although in a more advanced role.

In addition, Bellingham assisted Joselu’s fourth goal in injury time as Real retained their unblemished record in Group C.

“He’s spectacular in getting into the box, he comes in like a motorcycle,” Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti told Movistar Plus. “It’s surprising because no one could have predicted such rapid adaptation to this club and the football he’s playing.” He astounds fans, teammates, and even opponents.”

Bellingham, Madrid’s €103 million summer transfer from Dortmund, has made quick work of cementing his legacy with Los Blancos and become a fan favorite.

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After scoring five goals in his first four league games, he became the first Englishman to be crowned La Liga Player of the Month in his debut month.Bellingham won the award again in October.

The midfielder also made history by scoring both goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 triumph over archrivals Barcelona, becoming him the first Real player to score on his La Liga, Champions League, and clasico debuts.

Bellingham’s exploits have even vaulted him ahead of numerous Real Madrid icons, as he set a new record for most goals in a player’s first 15 appearances for the club (14), surpassing legends such as Pruden, Alfredo Di Stefano, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Madrid march on

Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego, had given Napoli an early lead in the ninth minute, but in-form Rodrygo levelled two minutes later with his sixth goal in his past four matches.

Bellingham then headed in David Alaba’s cross in the 22nd minute to give Madrid the lead, before Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa equalised for Napoli shortly after the break.

Two late goals, from teenage substitute Nico Paz and Joselu, then secured the three points for Madrid as the 14-time European champions guaranteed top spot in the group.

Madrid will conclude their group-stage campaign with a trip to Union Berlin on December 12;Bellingham scored a 94th-minute winner in the reverse fixture.

Also top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Girona, Madrid return to league duty on Saturday when they host Granada.