Partying, you say? Jude mocks the rumours with a goal celebration
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Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 21.01.26. | 16:33
It was a bit of joke back to the fans, Bellingham explains
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham has brushed off criticism over his lifestyle off the pitch, insisting the attention is "outside noise" and that his recent celebration against Monaco was nothing more than a playful response to fans.
The 22-year-old scored Madrid's final goal in a 6-1 Champions League win and marked it with a drinking gesture, quickly drawing attention online.
The celebration followed viral claims by Spanish YouTuber AuronPlay, who suggested Bellingham "loves alcohol too much" and visits "every nightclub in Spain," implying it was affecting his performances.
"It feels like anyone can grab a camera, say what they want, and the world just believes it without evidence," Bellingham told TNT Sports after the victory. "You can either cry about it or just roll with it and enjoy it. The gesture was a bit of a joke back to the fans and the people who say whatever they want."
Dedicatoria de Bellingham a todos los que le llaman borracho, me ha encantado. pic.twitter.com/PAgiWuzIet
— Klvo (@Klvo_RM) January 20, 2026
Bellingham emphasised that his focus remains on the pitch:
"I know the truth and what goes on in my personal life. I know what I give in the game, to the team. The outside noise doesn't matter, but it's nice to have a little joke."
He also acknowledged the role of the supporters:
"Fans pay, work all week, save up to come to Real Madrid games. They're entitled to say what they want. This was the kind of performance we have to deliver more of for them."
Even in the face of criticism, Bellingham remains confident, letting his football do the talking.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 7
Tuesday
Kairat Almaty - Club Brugge 1-4 (0-2)
/Sadybekov 90+2 - Stankovic 32, Vanaken 38, Vermant 74, Mechele 84/
Bodo/Glimt - Manchester City 3-1 (2-0)
/Hogh 22, 24, Hauge 58 - Cherki 60/
Copenhagen - Napoli 1-1 (0-1)
/Larsson 72 - McTominay 39/
Inter Milan - Arsenal 1-3 (1-2)
/Sucic 18 - Jesus 10, 31, Gyokeres 84/
Real Madrid - Monaco 6-1 (2-0)
/Mbappe 5, 26, Mastantuono 51, Kehrer 55 og, Vinicius Jr 63, Bellingham 81 - Teze 72/
Olympiacos - Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 (2-0)
/Costinha 2, Taremi 45+1/
Sporting Lisbon - PSG 2-1 (0-0)
/Suarez 74, 90+1 - Kvaratskhelia 79/
Tottenham - Dortmund 2-0 (2-0)
/Romero 14, Solanke 37/
Villarreal - Ajax 1-2 (0-0)
/Oluwaseyi 49 - Gloukh 61, Edvardsen 90/
Wednesday
20.45: (3.50) Galatasaray (3.50) Atl.Madrid (2.05)
20.45: (3.15) Qarabag (3.50) Eintr.Frankfurt (2.20)
23.00: (1.90) Atalanta (3.50) Ath.Bilbao (4.20)
23.00: (1.12) Bayern (12.0) St.Gilloise (19.0)
23.00: (1.15) Chelsea (9.50) Paphos (19.0)
23.00: (1.82) Juventus (3.50) Benfica (4.50)
23.00: (1.48) Newcastle (4.40) PSV (6.75)
23.00: (3.90) Olympique Marseille (3.50) Liverpool (1.95)
23.00: (8.00) Slavia Praha (5.75) Barcelona (1.33)
***odds are subject to change***
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