Bellingham: "We want to take the trophy to Madrid and continue to perpetuate the club's greatness"
"We've had good training sessions preparing for a tough match against the reigning Champions League winners," the Englishman told Realmadrid TV.
Jude Bellingham spoke to Realmadrid TV the day before the match against PSG in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. The Englishman, who is one match away from reaching his 100th appearance in the Madrid jersey, said: “I'm very proud to be able to achieve it. Everyone knows that 100 games for Real Madrid is a great dream come true and a great achievement. I can't believe what it means to play for this club. The level you have to be at, the effort you have to put in to play. To be able to represent this club 100 times is incredible, a great achievement for me and my family. I hope there will be another 100 after.”
“Many dreams are fulfilled. Winning the Champions League, LaLiga, playing with incredible football players, being part of great games, scoring important goals and achieving great milestones. All of that is part of the dream of being a Real Madrid player. I want to continue achieving huge goals. To help the team win the two remaining games, take the trophy to Madrid and continue to perpetuate the magnificent greatness of the club. The expectations are huge because it's the biggest club in the world, but I love all this and I certainly want to be a part of it.”
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His role in the games
“It's different because every game I feel lucky to be able to analyse tactically how I've played. I play different roles in the same game. I have defensive responsibilities and others when I have the ball. Every game is an opportunity to play differently. I like it when I'm on the team sheet and find out where I'm going to play. I like that. As I've always said, I'll do whatever it takes for the team, whatever position I'm in. One of my strengths is that I can play in different positions, and I like how the coaches see that in me. I can fulfil any role for them. I feel good, I can play comfortably. I want to help the team play well. We're a team that enjoys playing, as always, but especially with the new ideas and this new enthusiasm with the new coach and his coaching staff. We're in a good place and I'm enjoying this new phase.”
Club World Cup
“We're coming to the end of the competition. We've been here for three weeks and it's been a great experience. I feel relaxed and I'm trying not to think too much. It's all about keeping your body and mind calm. We've had good training sessions preparing for a tough match against the reigning Champions League holders. We know it'll be a difficult game, but we'll do whatever it takes to win.”
Fan base in the United States
“Incredible. It's strange because you think you can go to those cities in America and no one will know who you are. You'll be able to walk around the hotel or the city and be anonymous, but I think it's because the club is so big and people follow it wherever we go. When we were in New York, there were people on scaffolding outside the hotel trying to see what was happening on the bus. It's incredible and the matches are crazy. A lot of people are talking about how the stadium was full for the last match. Around seventy-five thousand spectators for each match. It's incredible. It's a great experience to see how much they appreciate us as a team. It reminds us how big the club is. The biggest club in the world. You don't see anything like it with any other club. It's a pleasure to be part of this and thanks to everyone for their support in America.”