Jude Bellingham's model girlfriend Ashlyn Castro has posted alluring beach snaps on Instagram ahead of the blockbuster El Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The 28-year-old American, who has over 650,000 followers, shared sun-drenched photos of herself on a beach as she prepares to support the England star in Sunday's high-stakes encounter.
El Clasico Showdown
Real Madrid need only to avoid defeat against Barcelona to secure consecutive La Liga titles. Despite the immense pressure, Bellingham can count on the backing of his partner, whom he went public with in January 2025. The couple have kept their romance largely private, rarely posting about each other on social media.
Castro, however, has built a significant following through collaborations with fashion brands like PrettyLittleThing and has established her own modelling agency, The Four Models. In a previous post, she described Bellingham as "the most thoughtful, kind-hearted, hard-working, incredible human I've ever met" and praised him as the best karaoke partner. She has also grown close to his family, having been seen chatting with his parents Denise and Mark in Real Madrid's family box last season.
Real Madrid's Troubles
While Bellingham's personal life thrives, Real Madrid have struggled on the pitch. The team has fallen short of their 2024 Champions League-winning form, and reports of internal friction have dominated headlines. According to RMC Sport, Bellingham was involved in a "verbal confrontation" with teammate Kylian Mbappe at half-time during a La Liga match in February.
The discord reached a new low when Federico Valverde was hospitalised after a training ground altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni. Valverde confirmed he struck his head on a table during a disagreement, ruling him out of El Clasico. Real Madrid have initiated disciplinary proceedings against both players.
Bellingham has managed just six goals and five assists in 36 appearances across all competitions this season, failing to replicate his historic debut campaign. Despite this, he is expected to start at Camp Nou, especially with Valverde absent.
