Jude Bellingham inspires 'complete team’ Real Madrid to La Liga title

Real Madrid became champions of La Liga on Saturday, clinching the title after defeating Cadiz, a team facing relegation, 3-0 at the Bernabeu. They then witnessed Barcelona's loss of 4-2 against Girona.

Carlo Ancelotti's team has had a remarkably successful season, with only one defeat against their local rivals Atletico Madrid in September. Moreover, they have remained undefeated in their last 28 league games.

BBC Sport takes a closer look at the tale of their achievement, which may result in more trophies as they have set their sights on the Champions League.

On his first game, he made a goal, and on his first home game, he made a winning goal in the last minutes. He also scored a winning goal in El Clasico twice, and there's no doubt he's the best player in La Liga this season.

Jude Bellingham's first season in Spain has been impressively triumphant.

It's not only because of his 18 league goals that the English midfielder has gained favor among the supporters at Bernabeu and the Madrid press. His unyielding effort to defend and attack, coupled with his aptitude for setting up opportunities for his teammates on the field, have earned him a special place in their hearts. This was reaffirmed by a recent piece in Marca which emphasized his exceptional and expedient influence.

At the age of 20, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities. He entered a changing room filled with well-known figures and immediately earned respect as the main figure of a team consisting of highly skilled individuals.

Bellingham's reputation as one of the top-notch athletes globally has evidently skyrocketed due to his exceptional performance during the season. It is widely acknowledged in Spain that he is the frontrunner for this year's Ballon d'Or award.

Despite having exceptional talent in their team, Real Madrid does not depend solely on one player. In fact, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are two Brazilian forwards who have showcased their skills in central and versatile positions, after adjustments were made following Karim Benzema's departure and the utilization of Bellingham as a false nine. Vinicius Junior has scored 13 league goals while Rodrygo has scored 10.

Two substitute forwards who joined the club this season have made impressive contributions. Brahim Diaz has scored six goals and created four assists, while Joselu, who previously played for Stoke and Newcastle, has scored nine goals, despite only starting thirteen times.

This has contributed to Real being the top goal scorers in La Liga with a total of 74 goals. As a result, Ancelotti has been able to frequently rotate his players and maintain their effectiveness without experiencing a major decline in their performance.

Real's victory is remarkable because they were able to attain it despite enduring prolonged absences of Thibaut Courtois, their goalkeeper, and David Alaba and Eder Militao, their central defenders. These injuries did not deter them from achieving their triumph.

Initially, it is a remarkable achievement for the substitutes, particularly Andriy Lunin, the Ukrainian goalkeeper. Although Lunin had only participated in nine league matches for Real prior to this season and had to compete against Kepa, who arrived on a loan deal from Chelsea following Courtois' injury.

It didn't take much time for Lunin to become the main goalkeeper due to his confident and reliable displays. Even though Courtois has recovered from his injury, it is not certain that he will automatically be selected to start in the important Champions League matches.

Antonio Rudiger has had an incredible season, recovering from a subpar first year with Bernabeu to show off the same fierce competitiveness that made him a fan favorite at Chelsea.

Credit should also be given to Ancelotti for effectively managing the resources he has at his disposal by making necessary rotations to make up for the injuries.

The numbers demonstrate it clearly: even though three members of the defense team were absent, Real has the most impressive defense record in La Liga, having only conceded 22 goals in 34 matches.

The exceptional attacking players and the skillfully mended defense have been harmoniously integrated by what many consider to be the greatest group of midfielders in the sport, boasting impressive talent and numbers.

Bellingham may be young, but at the opposite end of the spectrum, Luka Modric is considered an outsider at the club and is likely to depart following this season. Despite his age of 38, Modric is still capable of providing superior performance, as demonstrated by his noteworthy 20-yard goal against Sevilla during February. He can be trusted to deliver excellence when it matters most.

Toni Kroos, who used to play alongside Modric, is still at the top of his game. He's having one of his best seasons ever with his precise passes and ability to handle pressure. In fact, he's played more passes into the final third than any other La Liga player.

Uruguayan superstar Federico Valverde from Real has played the most minutes in the league and has shown impressive flexibility by adjusting to a deeper position after Bellingham arrived. The team also boasts two talented young French players in Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni who both bring elegance and toughness to the midfield, and are also able to temporarily cover for any gaps in the defense. Altogether, Ancelotti has a mighty six top-tier midfielders at his disposal.

Real Madrid is a team that excels in every aspect of the game. They have the ability to score goals from different players and an adaptable defence that can adjust to any situation. Their midfield is one of a kind and is effectively managed by a calm and composed manager. If we're talking about a team that has it all, Real Madrid is as close as it gets.

The team is skilled in various ways of playing, like keeping control of the ball and pushing forward aggressively, staying back and protecting their goal attentively, and quickly and purposefully counter-attacking. Their most impressive trait, though, is their confidence in their ability to succeed even in challenging situations.

The blend of personal and group characteristics has been stirred to help Ancelotti's team win the national championship with an exceptional level of ease. This same blend could also bring another European title to them in the near future.