Jude Bellingham reportedly received applause in the Real Madrid dressing room following an inspiring speech.
The current Champions League champions were surprisingly defeated in the first leg of their quarter-final match against Arsenal.
Arsenal secured a surprising 3-0 lead in the first leg, thanks to two excellent free-kicks from Declan Rice and a fantastic goal by Mikel Merino.
Real Madrid has never managed to overcome a three-goal deficit in a Champions League knockout stage.
However, Bellingham is determined to fight for a comeback at the Bernabeu in the return leg.
According to reports, the English midfielder was one of several senior players who spoke to the team in the dressing room at Emirates Stadium.
Bellingham, Fede Valverde, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe all addressed the team in an attempt to lift their spirits, which was met with enthusiastic applause.
Valverde`s motivational speech reportedly emphasized the honor of playing for Real Madrid and the club`s distinguished history as 15-time European champions.
The Uruguayan midfielder reportedly questioned the team`s performance, stressing the need to demonstrate their Real Madrid identity in the remaining 90 minutes.
He highlighted their history with 15 Champions League titles and urged the team to score within the first 15 minutes of the next match, expressing confidence in a comeback victory.
His speech concluded with a confident declaration of a comeback, which further motivated his teammates.
Tensions were palpable as Real Madrid faced the possibility of their Champions League campaign faltering in the first leg.
Even during the match at 0-0, Bellingham was seen in a heated discussion with Carlo Ancelotti, seemingly expressing disagreement with the manager`s instructions.
Despite Arsenal`s significant advantage, they are aware of the challenge ahead in the second leg.
William Saliba acknowledged Real Madrid`s reputation for remarkable comebacks at home and urged Arsenal to proactively challenge them in the return match in Madrid.
He stated Arsenal`s determination to win in Madrid, emphasizing that despite the 3-0 victory, the tie is not over and requires another strong performance in the second leg.
Saliba recognized the magnitude of winning against Madrid in a Champions League quarter-final but reiterated the need to replicate their performance in the upcoming week.
Marcus Bellamy