According to reports, Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s star, repeatedly emphasized in the press conference that the team is focused on overturning the 3-0 loss from the first leg against Arsenal and creating a magical night at the Bernabéu.

Bellingham also spoke about his compatriot Declan Rice, whose two exceptional free-kicks secured Arsenal’s victory in the first leg. He admitted that the only thing that surprised Real Madrid in London was those two free-kicks from Rice.

Expectations from the fans?
The fans are key. They will create an incredible atmosphere. Their energy is contagious and lifts us. When the stadium is full, we feel their energy. They bring out the best in us. We don’t need to expect anything—they’ve always been the best. Now it’s our turn.

Hope for a comeback?
The most repeated word in the Real Madrid dressing room is ‘comeback.’ I’ve heard it a million times and have watched videos of Real Madrid’s historic comebacks. It motivates us. This is something Real Madrid is familiar with.

Real Madrid’s magical comebacks in the past?
I’ve seen many videos on TikTok. It’s a source of inspiration for me lately. We want to be part of this history and add another magical comeback to the club’s legacy. That’s why tomorrow is so important for us.

Do you argue much with teammates on the pitch?
It’s football, and it’s completely normal to talk to your teammates on the pitch. Sometimes voices get raised in the heat of the game, but the important thing is to be honest with each other. The media exaggerates this. We are completely united and ready for the big game.

What kind of Real Madrid will we see tomorrow?
A much stronger Real Madrid than in the first leg. With much more commitment, better precision in passing. We’re better in many aspects, not just one. We know we’re capable of playing much better than we did in that match. Losing is one thing, but not learning from it is another.

When did you believe you could stage a comeback?
After heavy defeats, things get tough. But in the Real Madrid dressing room, we immediately believed in the comeback. Even on the bus leaving the stadium, we were sure we’d turn things around in the return leg.

Did Arsenal surprise you? Did you expect to lose 3-0?
Not really. Maybe the free-kicks surprised us. I’d never seen Rice take free-kicks like that before (laughs). Credit to him.