Jude Bellingham's stunning start to life at Real Madrid has resulted in a boost in La Liga's popularity in the United Kingdom, Javier Tebas says.

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• Bellingham off to great start at Madrid
• Midfielder has 13 goals for Spanish side
• More interest in La Liga from UK, says Tebas

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Bellingham has already scored 13 goals and registered three assists in just 14 appearances across La Liga and the Champions League since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The 20-year-old has been hailed as one of the best players in the world due to his spectacular form, and La Liga president Tebas says he has brought more British eyes to the top-flight in Spain.

• WHAT JAVIER TEBAS SAID

  "It's only been a few months, it's too soon to know the full extent, but in the viewing levels in the UK Bellingham is having a big impact in our league," he told the news agency.

  "He's an important player and the United Kingdom and other English-speaking areas are attracted to our league because of him. Bellingham is a top player, we knew he was a great player but we didn't realise the level he could reach, at Real Madrid it's like he's from a different planet."

  He added: "We have got the best player in Europe who is English. We can't compare the two countries. Obviously the Premier League is bigger but the best player in Europe is playing in Spain. So we have the choice to get the best players to come to Spain."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?

  Bellingham had to withdraw from the England squad for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games due to injury. He could be back in action for Real Madrid's La Liga meeting with Cadiz on November 26.

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