Mourinho to Deploy Bellingham as Number 10 at Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will assign Jude Bellingham a number 10 position in the upcoming season, according to AS. The team will adopt a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation, which will grant Bellingham full freedom in his movements, particularly in attacking the box.

Previously, during the last season, Real Madrid primarily employed a 4-3-3 formation, where Bellingham played on the left side of midfield. Mourinho believes that positioning Bellingham closer to the box will elevate the team's performance.

Bellingham demonstrated his potential in this role during the 2026 World Cup, where he played alongside Harry Kane and scored seven goals, contributing to England's bronze medal finish in the tournament.