Why Jude Bellingham is set to realise a dream when Real Madrid face PSG tonight

Jude Bellingham says his 100th appearance for Real Madrid in tonight’s FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against PSG will mark the realisation of a dream.

The England midfielder has played 99 times since joining the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund two years ago.

He is set to reach a century of games in the famous white jersey when Xabi Alonso’s men take on PSG for the right to face Chelsea in Sunday’s Club World Cup final.

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Bellingham, speaking to Real Madrid TV, 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.”

After joining Madrid in an £88.5m deal in the summer of 2023, Bellingham scored 23 goals in 41 games in his debut campaign in Spain’s capital.

He was the third highest scorer in La Liga with 19 goals – more than Robert Lewandowski, Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata.

 

That first season saw Bellingham help Madrid to the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup before ending in a glorious crescendo with a 2-0 win over Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.

Bellingham, who has started all five games for Madrid so far in the Club World Cup, reflected: “Many dreams are fulfilled.

“Winning the Champions League, La Liga, 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.”

Bellingham accepts Champions League winners PSG will provide the sternest of tests, but he believes Los Blancos can go in the biggest and most lucrative Club World Cup ever.

The 22-year-old enthused: “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.”

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