Club World Cup: Bellingham Brothers Derby Dream Broken

When Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup, the football world once focused on the possible "family derby" between the Bellingham brothers - Jude and Jobe. However, no matter what the outcome of the quarterfinals between Dortmund and Monterrey is the expected brothers’ showdown. The reason is that Jobe Bellingham was forced to suspend the game for accumulating yellow cards. At the beginning of the game, the situation was very good for Dortmund. Selhu Gilasi scored two goals in the 14th and 24th minutes, helping the team to gain a 2-0 lead. Previously, Qiao Bei even talked about the possibility of competing with his brother with a smile in an interview with the newspaper Marca, and the lines were full of expectations.

However, perhaps due to insufficient experience or the eagerness to show, Qiao Bei made an unnecessary mistake. The rising star, who transferred from Sunderland for 30.5 million euros this summer, fouled against Dessa near the penalty area in an active press. Referee Faquento Raul Tello Figueroa showed him a yellow card without hesitation. It was this yellow card that forced the highly anticipated "Berringham Derby" to be postponed regretfully.

For Qiao Bei, this is undoubtedly a huge regret. When Sabitz replaced him in the 55th minute, his face was filled with disappointment. Since his debut in the Club World Cup, Chobe has started three consecutive games and has performed well against Mamelodi Sunset (4-3) and Ulsan Hyundai (1-0). Especially when he scored a goal against Mamelodi Sunset, he was also named the best player of the game; and he also contributed an assist against Ulsan Hyundai.

As for brother Jude, he has made 132 appearances for the team, contributing 24 goals and 25 assists since transferring from Birmingham City in 2020. Although he eventually transferred to Real Madrid for a sky-high price of 113 million euros, the team lost the Bundesliga championship when he left because of his failure to participate in the final round, which undoubtedly left some bitterness for his Dortmund career.

This is not the first time Jude has faced his old master. He has faced Dortmund twice this season and has contributed goals and assists in one of the big wins. In addition, in the 2024 Champions League final, Jude also assisted Vinicius to score a goal in the lockdown, helping Real Madrid successfully win the 15th Champions League trophy in team history.

Unfortunately, this peak showdown between brothers cannot be achieved for the time being. But as Jude said, "My little brother is there, and I try to be his role model. This is the best night in my life." Perhaps, they can only place this expectation on the future match.