Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has acknowledged the growing expectation surrounding a potential Champions League comeback against Arsenal, calling the three-goal deficit “tailor made” for the Spanish giants.
Following a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium in the quarter-final first leg, Madrid face an uphill battle in Wednesday’s return clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite the daunting task, belief within the Madrid camp has only grown, fueled by the club’s rich history of dramatic European turnarounds.
“Remontada. Honestly, I’ve heard it a million times this week,” Bellingham told reporters. “It’s weird, but it’s a night tailor made for Madrid.” He admitted that after the first-leg loss, morale was low, but belief quickly returned among the players. “These feelings are contagious,” he added.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged Real Madrid’s comeback narrative, calling it “fuel” for the Spanish side. However, he remains confident in his team’s ability to stay focused and make their own history. “This is a great opportunity,” Arteta said. “We want to dominate European competition, and this is a big step.”
The stage is now set for a high-stakes encounter between two confident sides with everything to play for.
