Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid admitted that his team was “lucky” not to lose by more than three goals after being defeated 3-0 by Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night.
Declan Rice put in a man-of-the-match performances with two stunning free kicks in the second half.
Mikel Merino added a third as the Gunners pulled off a sensational result at the Emirates.
After the game, Bellingham said that the LaLiga champions were completely outplayed by Mikel Arteta’s team.
“We’re lucky to get away with only three. We were nowhere near it.
“That’s the fact and Arsenal were really good. I know two of their goals were free-kicks but they could have had way more.
“There is a second leg and that’s what we’re holding on to.”
