Jude Bellingham expressed heartfelt gratitude after winning his first UCL medal, calling it a ‘dream come true.’ He thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans for their unwavering support and dedication.
Bellingham’s emotional words reflect his journey and the hard work leading to this monumental achievement.
Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, speaking to TNT Sports
“I’ve always dreamed of playing in these games. You go through life and there are so many people saying you can’t do things and days like today remind you why…
“When it gets hard at times you start to wonder if it’s all worth it. Nights like tonight make it all worth it.
“I was ok until I saw my Mum and Dad’s faces. The nights they could have been home at seven o’clock but they are still out at eleven or twelve taking me to football. My little brother there who I am trying to be a role model for too. Hard to put it into words, best night of my life.”
Jude Bellingham on the senior players’ in the squad
“They always said to me to enjoy the first one, a feeling like no other when you get to the top of the mountain. Never forget your first. They have told me all week. Dortmund had the better of the game, the better chances, but if you don’t kill us then we will come back.
“[Toni Kroos and Luka Modric] They were a big part of my feeling before the game to be fair. When I was alone in my room I was thinking to myself and not as confident but you come down to dinner and they are playing cards, chatting, looking relaxed. Then you start to feel relaxed and settle into it. Champions of Europe, can’t get any better than that.
Bellingham on the pressure to win at Madrid
“The pressure is a lot, in the club there is the bubble of players and staff but outside it feels like the world is on top of you.
“Something happens in training and five minutes after it is in the media. But nights like this are why you want to play for this club, the pressure builds and builds but then you win and it is an amazing feeling.”
More from Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham about Carlo Ancelotti
“He has unlocked a part of my game that I didn’t know I had. That is the thing about world class coaches, they make you realise how good you can be and test the limits of your potential.
“It is like being at school again, you learn something new every day and get better and better.
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