Jude Bellingham didn’t hold back after witnessing his team dismantled under the Emirates lights on Tuesday night.
In the wake of a Champions League masterclass, the English midfielder offered a brutally honest reflection that revealed just how overwhelmed Real Madrid were on the night, Footballrover reports.
Jude Bellingham hails Arsenal’s ruthlessness
Following Real Madrid’s brutal defeat, Bellingham admitted Arsenal’s superiority was clear from the opening whistle.
“Arsenal were really good. They could have had way more. We were lucky to get away with three,” he said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
The Gunners raced to a stunning 3-0 win in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Declan Rice’s double free-kick and Merino’s late strike sealing the deal.
Arsenal’s sharp passing, relentless pressure, and energy left Madrid chasing shadows throughout the 90 minutes.
Bellingham’s comments echoed what many fans had witnessed—Madrid were simply second-best in every area of the pitch.
“We’ll need something unbelievable” — Bellingham
While Bellingham didn’t shy away from praising Arsenal, he also hinted at the mountain his side must now climb.
“We’re going to need something unbelievable,” he added, acknowledging the challenge that lies ahead at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid’s brutal defeat marked their third straight loss inside 90 minutes—an uncharacteristic slump for the European giants.
Yet, with a second leg looming and history on their side, Bellingham knows a dramatic turnaround isn’t entirely off the table.
Jude Bellingham may have walked off the pitch defeated, but his honest takes were deep from a disappointed heart.
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