WATCH: Jude Bellingham misses Real Madrid penalty against Valencia after late run-up

Real Madrid have kicked off their 2025 with an ever-difficult draw against Mestalla Valenciaand just when it seemed that things were about to turn, fortune favored the position. Jude Bellingham had a golden opportunity to equalize for Los Blancos but could not do the business from 12 yards.

Los Blancos have struggled with penalties of late, with Kylian Mbappe missing against both Liverpool and Athletic Club at the back end of 2024. He won this penalty, but as he did against Getafe, he chose to pass the ball to a teammate, in this case. Bellingham.

The England star stepped forward, staggered and found the inside of the post but not the back of the net.

Mbappe would have a goal disallowed minutes later off a Bellingham assist. He was ruled offside by the smallest of margins, negating a beautiful finish. Los Blancos still have it all to do with less than half an hour on the clock.