Madrid, Spain — Jude Bellingham don apologize to Real Madrid fans after dem fall out of the Champions League on Tuesday, as Arsenal beat dem 5-1 on aggregate. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli help Arsenal secure this victory. Dem already carry 3-0 lead go Santiago Bernabeu after last week match, thanks to Declan Rice‘s free-kicks.
Arsenal no wan give Madrid any chance to turn the tables, making dis their first time in semi-finals since 2006. Meanwhile, Madrid don struggle dis season as dem no fit make it to the last four after five consecutive years. Bellingham, who sabi say e dey important for both Madrid and England, come under pressure during both legs of the matches.
After the match, Bellingham take to social media to write, ‘I simply didn’t live up to the expectations of this club in either of the games. Sorry Madridistas, we understand how much these nights and this competition means to you. There’s still opportunities to save this season but it’s only possible by staying together. Real Madrid will be back!’
As Madrid dey try to stay within the La Liga title race, dem dey four points behind Barcelona. Both teams go face off in the Copa del Rey final, making the situation even tougher for Madrid. Arsenal’s victory raise serious questions about Kylian Mbappe’s role since him move from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, and Carlo Ancelotti‘s future also dey clouded with rumors of him leaving.
Despite the loss, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dey optimistic as dem prepare to face PSG next. ‘We dey really happy tonight,’ Arteta talk during his press conference. ‘I no be satisfied; we get an amazing tie against PSG, a team we sabi well. E don reach time to prepare for that one.’
Arteta further praise Declan Rice, say, ‘He don be pivotal. Today, in a different way, I think he was immense. Na him presence, the strength wey he show, and how composed he was without the ball that really lead the team.’ Rice don show wetin e fit do, stepping up when it really matter.
Meanwhile, Bellingham go need to heal from this setback after winning the Champions League with Madrid last year. Dis season don turn out different for the young star, but e don assure fans say dem dey work hard to bounce back. ‘Believe! See you Wednesday Madridistas!’ e add before the preparation for the next match.
