Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham makes ‘beautiful’ gesture as he reunites with former boss Marco Rose
Jude Bellingham has melted fans hearts following his wholesome interaction with Marco Rose at the Bernabeu.
The Real Madrid star helped his side advance into the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday night at the expense of RB Leipzig with a 2-1 aggregate win.
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The ex-Birmingham midfielder expertly assisted Vinicius Junior's 65th minute strike, marking his 29th goal contribution in 31 appearances in all competitions this season.
But aside from his on-pitch heroics, Bellingham has also earned the praise of fans for a heartwarming moment with his former Borussia Dortmund manager after the game.
Footage shows the Three Lions midfielder talking to Rose on the pitch, who linked up with RB Leipzig in 2022 after parting ways with Dortmund.
Rose is then seen smiling at Bellingham like a proud dad, before pulling him in for a hug.
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As the pair pull away, Rose can be seen with the 20-year-old's match-worn shirt in his hand.
The Leipzig manager then gives Bellingham a wave goodbye, with social media sent into meltdown over the incident.
"Beautiful gesture," one wrote on X.
A second said: "Bellingham showing he's a legend off the pitch too again."
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Meanwhile another simply stated: "I like the bond between them both."
Reports from Spain suggest Rose took the shirt home for his daughter, making the moment all the more wholesome.
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Despite losing to his former star on the night, Rose had plenty of praise for him pre-match.
“Jude Bellingham is a great guy," Rose said in his press conference before the game.
"Great mentality and he’s a leader.”
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