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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>Bellingham wins La Liga Player of the Season</li><li>Gives cheeky acceptance speech</li><li>Took La Liga by story in maiden season</li></ul>

VIDEO: Jude Bellingham sends cheeky Champions League final message after Real Madrid star named La Liga Player of the Season following outstanding first campaign in Spain

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The England international took La Liga by storm in his maiden season in Spain, scoring 23 goals and providing 12 assists across all competitions. His stellar show for Los Blancos has been duly recognised by the league as he's been named La Liga Player of the Season.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🌟🏆🥇 He’s been 𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚. 🤍🔝 <a href="https://twitter.com/BellinghamJude?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BellinghamJude</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a>) is chosen PLAYER OF THE SEASON in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LALIGAEASPORTS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LALIGAEASPORTS</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@easportsfc</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Globe_Soccer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Globe_Soccer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LALIGAPOTM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LALIGAPOTM</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PREMIOSLALIGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PREMIOSLALIGA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LALIGAAWARDS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LALIGAAWARDS</a> <a href="https://t.co/xdeGZUOhVF">pic.twitter.com/xdeGZUOhVF</a>— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN/status/1795520240711012399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

After receiving the award, the midfielder shared a cheeky video message as he made a reference to their upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.He said: "Thank you very much for this trophy. It's an honour to receive it. I am sorry I couldn't be there in person. Actually, I am not. Preparing for the Champions League final so maybe another time. This one is dedicated to all my teammates and all the staff and the manager for the belief they had in me and most importantly the fans. The best club in the world. It's a pleasure every time I get to play for this club. And Hala Madrid!"

WHAT JUDE BELLINGHAM SAID ABOUT PLAYER OF THE SEASON AWARD

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">'Se lo dedico a todos mis compañeros, al entrenador y al staff por toda la fe que han tenido en mí’. 🏆 <a href="https://twitter.com/BellinghamJude?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BellinghamJude</a> 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/easportsfces?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@easportsfces</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Globe_Soccer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Globe_Soccer</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LALIGAPOTM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LALIGAPOTM</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PREMIOSLALIGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PREMIOSLALIGA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LALIGAAWARDS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LALIGAAWARDS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GlobeSoccer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GlobeSoccer</a> <a href="https://t.co/0b3J3Mt5a5">pic.twitter.com/0b3J3Mt5a5</a>— LALIGA (@LaLiga) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLiga/status/1795520178920263959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The 20-year-old bagged numerous gongs in the past year as he won the Golden Boy Award in 2023 and was named the Emerging Player of the Year: 2023 at the Golden Soccer Awards in Dubai. The former Dortmund star has also been named in La Liga Team of the Season 2023/24 and is one of the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-jude-bellingham-massive-chance-end-23-year-ballon-dor-cycle-michael-owen-real-madrid-golden-ball-2024/blt05b0c2f9e72e75b8" target="_blank">strong contenders</a> to win the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ballon-dor-2024-power-rankings/blt64e16da6b8170bb7#cse5e8ccca3c892c1d" target="_blank">Ballon d'Or</a> in 2024.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Carlo Ancelotti's side will play their final game of the season on June 1 as they take on Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

VIDEO: Jude Bellingham sends cheeky Champions League final message after Real Madrid star named La Liga Player of the Season following outstanding first campaign in Spain | Goal.com

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham gave a cheeky acceptance speech after being named La Liga Player of the Season.