Jude Bellingham makes it to the Champions League final in his first year at Real Madrid. The Englishman was overcome with emotion – and is also happy for Borussia Dortmund
When Jude Bellingham left Borussia Dortmund for Madrid for over €100 million last summer after 92 Bundesliga games and twelve goals, he probably never thought he would see his former colleagues again in the Champions League final of all places.
“If I’d been told that before the season, I probably wouldn’t have thought it was possible,” Bellingham told DAZN after the 2-1 win in the semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich and explained with regard to reaching the final: “It’s a dream come true. As a kid, you think about what it’s like to play a Champions League final – and then you’re there, it’s mind-blowing. I can’t believe it. “
The 20-year-old admitted he was “emotional and overwhelmed” by the success at the moment. “It’s going to take a bit of time to process,” admitted Bellingham, adding: “I’m going to let it sink in and then prepare for the coming weeks. “
“That’s a bit of the theme of our season “
The fact that it will now be against his former club Borussia Dortmund on June 1 at London’s Wembley Stadium is “crazy. I can’t believe it’s happening in my first year of all years. It’s my first final, in England, against Dortmund.”
He sent praise to his former colleagues, who had “earned their place in the final”. Bellingham also revealed that he is looking forward to the clash – and not just for purely sporting reasons.
“It will be nice to see some old friends,” the midfielder admitted and then also spoke about the special qualities of the Whites, with whom he became Spanish champion at the first attempt – and who also turned around a game against FC Bayern that was almost lost. They had once again shown “character”. “That’s a little bit the theme of our season. “