NFL legend Tom Brady at El Clasico to watch Birmingham boy Jude Bellingham in action for Real Madrid against Barcelona

The Blancos are set to play host to their arch-rivals Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. That contest will feature St Andrew’s academy graduate Bellingham, who is enjoying a memorable debut campaign with the Liga leaders.

Bellingham has hit 20 goals across all competitions, with Super Cup glory savoured along the way. He is looking to chase down a domestic title, while also helping Real into the semi-finals of the Champions League – where they are set to face Bayern Munich.

The 20-year-old continues to keep a close eye on events back in his native Birmingham, with NFL legend Brady now part of the Blues’ board. The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is now in Spain to catch a glimpse of Bellingham in action.

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El Clasico will provide a welcome distraction for Brady, as Birmingham remain locked in a Championship relegation battle. They have have tumbled into the bottom three with just two games left to take in – but are only a point from safety.