Flashes of Bellingham's natural technique and confidence were evident during his 62-minute debut, twice earning roars of delight from the audience and later praise from his boss Ancelotti.
Bellingham made a frantic rush past the touchline early on, leaving a few Milan defenders in his wake.
Then, as the first period was coming to an end, Brahim Diaz came dangerously near to scoring on a fantastic first-time half-volleyed ball that combined dexterity and a sure touch in a crowded penalty area.
Ancelotti said, "Players with this kind of quality are hard to find. He has time to grow because he's only 20. He is a lucky addition to our team.
"He was outstanding. He moves effectively, has a lot of rhythm, and is good at seeing open spaces."
Bellingham signed a six-year contract with Real for £88 million from Borussia Dortmund. They already have confidence that the 20-year-old is a real deal.
However, everything about Bellingham suggests that if anyone can handle what lies ahead, it is Bellingham. This includes his strong family background and parental guidance, his brave decision to move to Dortmund from Birmingham at the age of 17, as well as his decision to forgo joining any of the Premier League suitors this summer in favor of a move to the Bernabeu.
Joel Del Rio, a football reporter for the Madrid-based publication Marca, who was covering the AC Milan match, stated that Real Madrid is a huge team with a lot of pressure, but he is prepared to face that after what he accomplished at Borussia Dortmund.
"He is a player who is versatile."
It was fascinating to observe Bellingham during the pre-game buildup and the first hour of the game before he was substituted and given a firm shake of congratulations by Ancelotti.
Tout d'abord , Ancelotti picked him at the tip of a diamond, which is the position he has reserved for the Midlander.
Toni Kross, who was positioned in a sitting posture at the foot of the midfield, was able to control play, allowing Bellingham to ghost and glide into open spots.
Despite his young age and the elite, trophy-winning environment he has entered. Bellingham is not hesitant to demand the ball .He rarely chooses the simple route once he has it.
Ancelotti added : "He stands out from our other midfielders, and he will be a big help to us.
"He could play left or right to make the most of his strengths, but the number 10 position is where he excels because it gives him the most chance to get close to the opposing goal."
Brahim Diaz, a former forward for Manchester City, and Bellingham already seem to be acquainted.
Together, they practiced passing before the game, and twice Bellingham came dangerously close to setting up the 23-year-old. The first time, he flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot, prompting calls for a penalty as Tomori slid in to block it. The second time, he executed that exquisitely delicate half-volley pass that only a select few players can execute.
He is extremely elegant and will be a really good player for them, said Tomori, 25, who was speaking with Bellingham after the game and quoted in BBC Sport. He claimed that he has fit in well and that it is simpler for him because a handful of the guys speak English.
"It's encouraging to see so many English players relocate abroad. Although the Premier League is well-known, but there is football beyond that."
Bellingham is not yet vying with Vinicius in terms of popularity, based on the names on the backs of the Madrid shirts worn at the Rose Bowl.
However, there were still a lot of people in the crowd wearing number five shirts, which were most famously worn by Zinedine Zidane and now featured Bellingham on the back.
Bellingham's appearance was cut short due to exhaustion , with matches against Barcelona and Juventus to come before Real return to Madrid, it will be interesting to see how much of an influence he generates against Manchester United, who were so intrigued in signing him before he went to Dortmund.
Real Madrid are set to square off against Manchester United on July 27 in Houston, Texas.
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