Jose Mourinho made bringing Jude Bellingham back to his previous outstanding form one of his major objectives after returning to Real Madrid, and the midfielder's recent performances suggest that the Portuguese manager's efforts are beginning to pay off.

According to a report by Madrid Universal on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mourinho arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu determined to revive the England international's performances after two disappointing seasons in which his influence and overall contribution to the team had declined.

Bellingham has responded positively to the manager's approach, recording five goals and three assists this season, bringing his total attacking contributions to eight across all competitions.

The midfielder managed just 13 combined goals and assists throughout the previous campaign, highlighting the significant improvement he has made since Mourinho took charge of the Spanish giants.

Bellingham delivered an impressive performance in Real Madrid's Champions League victory over AEK Athens and believes that improved concentration has been an important factor behind his recent progress.

Speaking after the match, the England international explained how his approach has changed, saying: "Yes, I'm definitely playing with more focus. It's going well and I'm improving my game and making an impact in many ways. I hope to keep it up."

Meanwhile, his contributions have continued to strengthen his position in Real Madrid's history, with the midfielder recently achieving another important personal milestone.

Bellingham scored his 50th goal for the Spanish club during their 3-0 victory over Racing Santander, reaching the landmark in just 154 appearances.

The 23-year-old consequently became the 50th player in Real Madrid's history to score 50 goals, surpassing the 49-goal record of legendary midfielder Zinedine Zidane despite making significantly fewer appearances.

His latest appearance against AEK Athens also saw him achieve another impressive milestone in the Champions League, further enhancing his growing reputation in European football.

At 23 years and 128 days, Bellingham became the youngest player to make 60 appearances in the Champions League, breaking the previous record held by former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who reached the milestone at 23 years and 167 days.

The achievement is particularly remarkable considering that Bellingham began his Champions League career with Borussia Dortmund before continuing his journey with Real Madrid.

By breaking Casillas' record, the England international has added another remarkable achievement to his growing list of accomplishments in European football.

Overall, Mourinho's determination to restore Bellingham's previous influence appears to be producing the desired results, with the midfielder increasingly displaying the outstanding quality and attacking impact that made him one of Real Madrid's most important players.