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Jude Bellingham in third! Real Madrid penalty-taking pecking order revealed as Carlo Ancelotti makes spot-kick plans involving Vinicius Jr & Kylian Mbappe clear

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<p>The Blancos have endured uncharacteristic struggles from the spot this season, leading to questions being asked of who should be trusted with the responsibility of stepping up from 12 yards. World Cup winner <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/best-centre-forward-world-kylian-mbappe-silences-left-wing-doubters-carlo-ancelotti-explains-what-makes-real-madrid-galactico-unique/blt5353e1dbbc50a780" target="_blank">Mbappe, as the club’s No.9</a>, was expected to take on that duty following his arrival in Spain.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mbappe has scored four penalties for Real this season, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-penalty-misery-blamed-trying-emulate-neymar-real-madrid-superstar-not-skilled-spot-kicks/blt57fffac1c444ff84" target="_blank">missed two in the space of a week when lining up against Liverpool and Athletic Club</a>. Bellingham has also converted from the spot this term, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-off-penalty-duty-real-madrid-boss-spot-kick-plan-england-international-kylian-mbappe-missing-12-yards/blt708b2e1f9632ae20" target="_blank">struck the post with an effort against Valencia</a> at the start of January.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Vinicius has been a more reliable option, hitting the net with all four of his penalties in the 2024-25, and that has earned him the nod from his manager. Ancelotti told reporters when asked about <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-reacts-big-mistake-missing-another-penalty-real-madrid-boss-carlo-ancelotti-world-cup-winner-isnt-at-best/bltb55b8f2b8653bca2" target="_blank">rankings that are now set in stone</a>: “Vinicius, Mbappe and Bellingham.”</p>

WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>Mbappe scored from the spot when <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-las-palmas-kylian-mbappe-vinicius-jr/bltb742d06910996f2a" target="_blank">bagging a brace for Real in their 4-1 win over Las Palmas</a>, with Vinicius serving a two-match ban following his red card against Valencia. The Blancos will be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/champions-league-2024-25-power-rankings/bltf41e9a385718e265" target="_blank">back in European action</a> on Wednesday when welcoming RB Salzburg to Santiago Bernabeu.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Jude Bellingham in third! Real Madrid penalty-taking pecking order revealed as Carlo Ancelotti makes spot-kick plans involving Vinicius Jr & Kylian Mbappe clear | Goal.com

Jude Bellingham is third in Real Madrid’s penalty-taking pecking order, with Carlo Ancelotti confirming plans involving Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe.

Jude Bellingham in third! Real Madrid penalty-taking pecking order revealed as Carlo Ancelotti makes spot-kick plans involving Vinicius Jr &amp; Kylian Mbappe clear

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