WATCH: Jude Bellingham that is incredible! Real Madrid star responds to girlfriend Ashlyn Castro criticism with world-class assist during Copa del Rey triumph

Picking up the ball 15 yards inside his own half on the left wing, Bellingham orchestrated a stunning long pass that found Los Blancos team-mate Endrick. The 18-year-old took the ball down expertly with his first touch before slotting it past the goalkeeper, which turned out to be the only strike of the game, helping Real Madrid claim a slender 1-0 lead in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.

While Bellingham’s contribution on the pitch was extraordinary, his personal life has recently been thrust into the spotlight, thanks to online trolls targeting his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro. The American model faced a barrage of criticism following a baseless hoax involving a website purported to be an escort service.

The controversy started when a user on social media shared an image of a profile from a site called "DynastySeries.com," claiming it belonged to Castro. The website was allegedly linked to luxury escort services, and fans quickly connected the dots, with some erroneously suggesting that Castro had been involved with such sites.

However, this theory was debunked when photographer Brian Parker stepped in. He clarified that the photos used on the site had been taken during a previous shoot with Castro. Parker expressed his frustration over the situation, saying, "Ashlyn has never been associated with adult websites like you're claiming. All of these so-called 'never before seen photos' are public and have been on Instagram where anyone can see & save the photos for whatever. It's common sense."

The situation escalated as fans dug into Castro’s past relationships, drawing attention to her previous links with prominent figures like actor Michael B. Jordan and NBA players LaMelo Ball and Terance Mann. Some rumours even suggested that Bellingham's relationship with Castro began before the end of her previous romance, and there were claims that she had also dated high-profile figures such as Lewis Hamilton and Jamie Foxx.

Despite starring at San Sebastian, Bellingham will not feature in Real Madrid’s upcoming La Liga clash against Real Betis on Saturday as he has picked up a two-game ban following his red card against Osasuna.