LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Jude Bellingham has described Real Madrid‘s Champions League final win as a “special feeling” after the Spanish giants beat Borussia Dortmund.
Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium, England, to win the Champions League trophy for the 15th time.
The 20-year-old has been a revelation in his first season after leaving Dortmund in the summer and he played his part in the final as Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior scored the decisive goals.
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Bellingham was off colour against his former club, but second half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr ensured they clinched their 15th title.
“I’ve always dreamt of playing in these games. You go through life with people telling you that you can’t do things.
“Days like this remind you. It gets hard sometimes and you wonder whether it’s worth it but nights like this make you realise.
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“I was alright until I saw my mum and dad. Nights like where they could have been at home by 7 o’clock but they’re out until 12 on trips to take me to football. And my little brother who I’m trying to be a role model for. The best night of my life,” Bellingham told TNT Sports.
He added: “It’s a special feeling. Some of my teammates have five or six titles and they said enjoy your first as it’s a feeling like no other when you reach the top of the mountain. Yes, it’s important to maintain that level but never forget your first and enjoy it. They were the better team for the majority but it comes down to moments and if you don’t kill us, then it will come back to haunt you.
“It’s a hard club to play for when you get here. People don’t realise the magnitude of the club. To be here and settle the pressure with how I’ve done is really good. The pressure is a lot.
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“There is a bubble of the players and the staff but outside of that, it feels like the world is on top of you. Stuff happens in training and five seconds later it’s out in the media. That’s why winning for this club is so rewarding. You hold and absorb the pressure and then you get moments like this to enjoy until it starts again.”