Lamine Yamal and Jude Bellingham have the potential to be future generation-defining talents, according to Cristiano Ronaldo.

At the juvenile ages of 17 and 21, respectively, the two, who play for El Clasico rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, are already regarded as two of the best players in the world after shining at both the club and international levels.

It’s unclear how far Yamal and Bellingham can go, but Ronaldo thinks that if luck is on their side, the young football talents will succeed to the pinnacle of the sport.

Ronaldo posted on his YouTube account, starting with Yamal: “I see great talent and huge potential.” Given his youth, he need good fortune. I sincerely hope he has no issues.

“The competition he faces greatly benefits him. He has a tonne of potential, and the Spain national team is quite talented. Let’s observe what transpires. He’s going to be among this generation’s top players, in my opinion.”

Ronaldo, who was eager to give Bellingham some credit as well, acknowledged that the England international’s move to Madrid this summer enabled him to advance his skills.

Bellingham has “huge potential,” according to Ronaldo. Outstanding ability.

“He joined the club at a time when it was well-kept and he developed similarly to [Eduardo] Camavinga, Rodrygo, and Vinicius…He plays for a squad that supports him in becoming a great player, and in my opinion, he will rank among the best of the upcoming generation.”

When Barcelona visits the Santiago Bernabeu to play Madrid on October 26, Yamal and Bellingham are scheduled to square off.