'Can't take my smile' - Jude Bellingham sends out touching message to Real Madrid fans after supporters unveil incredible banner in support of banned superstar

The English midfielder received the suspension after reportedly using abusive language towards referee Jesus Gil Manzano in very controversial circumstances against Valenica. The ban means he had to watch Real Madrid's 4-0 rout of Celta Vigo from the stands at the Santiago Bernabeu. During the game fans unfurled and held up a banner in support of the 20-year-old. The banner read "Hey Jude! The Madridismo is with you." Bellingham replied on social media with the message: "Can’t take my smile. Thank you for the love, Madridistas."

Since his sensational move from Borussia Dortmund to the Spanish capital, the English midfielder has set the league alight as he is currently the top scorer with 16 strikes to his name in 22 games. His goalscoring has slowed down significantly over the last month, however, he remains a pivotal player in Carlo Ancelotti's set up.

Real Madrid are currently top of the league and look the most likely team to take home the league trophy this season. They have accumulated 69 points from 28 matches and sit seven points clear of Girona in second and eight clear of Barcelona in third place. They have only lost one game in the league so far and that came against city rivals Atletico Madrid.

The former Birmingham City midfielder will miss another league game when Real Madrid take on Osasuna on March 16. He will be available when they face Athletic Club on March 31.