Jude Bellingham, the England international, praised Real Madrid's ability to adjust their mentality during crucial matches. Following their dramatic victory over Atlético Madrid on penalties, Bellingham emphasized the significance of the win for the team. The match, which took place recently, saw Real Madrid edge past their city rivals, securing a last-eight clash against Premier League side Arsenal.
Bellingham acknowledged that Real Madrid is not always about showcasing overwhelming quality. Instead, he pointed out the team's understanding of game situations and their composure in critical moments.
"That's sometimes what it takes, those moments of composure and poise. It's not always the mad quality that you see from us." – Jude Bellingham
The match featured an intense start as Conor Gallagher stunned Real Madrid by leveling the tie on aggregate within a minute. Real Madrid faced further challenges when Julián Álvarez scored Atlético's second penalty, but his effort was ruled out, providing a fortunate break for Real.
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak played a crucial role by saving Lucas Vázquez's attempt, keeping the team in the contest. Despite not being at their best and losing 1-0 after extra time, Real Madrid managed to hold the tie at 2-2 on aggregate. Bellingham was instrumental in the penalty shootout, successfully netting one of Real's four penalties.
Following the victory, Bellingham expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and their ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.
"Really happy. It's a huge game for us to win," – Jude Bellingham
"We're very good at that. We understand game situations really well, and tonight was another example." – Jude Bellingham
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