Jude Bellingham issues warning after he ‘angered Arsenal players’
Jude Bellingham issued a response to fans after Real Madrid’s heavy loss to Arsenal in the Champions League.
Real Madrid’s hopes of progressing in the competition took a serious blow as they suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg of their quarter-final clash with Arsenal.
Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free-kicks in quick succession, while Mikel Merino continued his impressive run of form, adding a third goal to give the Gunners a commanding advantage.
Frustration built for the 21-year-old midfielder throughout the match, especially in a tense moment with Martin Odegaard, when Bellingham avoided a yellow card despite being seen grabbing the Norwegian’s neck during a foul.
That seemingly did not go down too well as several Arsenal players became angered with Bellingham over how he approached certain challenges.
Despite the disappointing performance and result, the England international posted a message of determination for his supporters, promising to remain focused on the task ahead.
Jude Bellingham sends motivated message to Real Madrid supporters after Arsenal battering
Bellingham posted a brief but determined message to Real Madrid supporters on his Instagram story, saying: “Not over yet.”
Despite the three-goal deficit following the 3-0 loss, his message shows that he remains committed and confident in turning the tie around in the second leg. With Bellingham’s determination and resilience, the battle is far from decided.
Though still in the early stages of his career, Bellingham has already cemented himself as a key figure for both England and Real Madrid.
Since his move from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, he has been outstanding for the Spanish giants, contributing 26 goals and assists this season. The versatile midfielder has showcased his abilities in various positions, including attacking midfield, left midfield, and central midfield.
| Match statistics | Arsenal | Real Madrid |
| Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Passes | 489 | 436 |
| Red cards | 0 | 1 |
Mikel Arteta puts focus on Champions League glory amid challenging Arsenal season
Mikel Arteta knows well that the tie is far from over as Arsenal face a daunting second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Arsenal fans have voiced their frustrations with Arteta this season, as the team continues to struggle in the Premier League, currently sitting 11 points behind Liverpool at the top of the table.
A trophyless season seemed increasingly likely, but the stunning victory over Real Madrid has placed them in the driver’s seat for a semi-final spot in the Champions League.
The Gunners have not conceded more than two goals in a game since December 2023, when they were involved in a thrilling 4-3 encounter against Luton Town. With their defence solid and spirits high, Arsenal will hope to maintain that streak as they travel to Madrid for the second leg on 16 April.