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      Real Madrid 3 Man City 3: Foden and Gvardiol wondergoals not enough as Valverde scores an even better one in thriller

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      JOSKO GVARDIOL is a centre-half, filling in at left-back, who had not scored and barely even had a shot in 32 appearances for Manchester City.So, in a game of beautiful bedlam, it was fitting that the Croatian should hammer home a corker to put Manchester City into pole position for next Wednesday’s second leg of this clash of European footballing royalty.Foden’s goal was arguably the pick of the bunchCredit: ReutersGvardiol gave him a run for his money thoughCredit: GettyBut Real gave as good as they got throughoutCredit: GettyWhen Jack Grealish cut back from the left, Gvardiol’s first touch was awful, almost gifting possession to Toni Kroos, but his second touch was a goal, as let rip from outside the area and propelled City into the lead.Federico Valverde volleyed a brilliant equaliser but, having survived some prime Real showboating and trailed for the majority of the game, City will be thrilled to go back to Manchester on level terms.Bernardo Silva had netted a stunning second-minute free-kick only for Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo to seize the lead for the 14-time champions of Europe.But Phil Foden netted a brilliant leveller, his 22nd goal of a stellar season, before Gvardiol fired the City second City cannonball in the space of five minutes.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhat an absolute belter of a game this was, between the current champions of Europe and the side which has ruled the continent most often.Somehow City always seem to end up here for a knock-out tie. It was the fourth time in five seasons and Pep Guardiola’s side had won two of the previous three.It always feels like some sort of final – the best team in the world against the grandest club in the world, managed by the two most successful bosses of the Champions League era – Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.Maybe it will be the final before long or maybe the City project will be torpedoed by the myriad financial charges facing them, to be settled in the timescale of expensive lawyers.Most read in FootballBernardo Silva put City ahead with a smart free kickCredit: ReutersHe opened the scoring after just a minute and a halfCredit: GettyCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLast season, Kevin De Bruyne scored here in a 1-1 draw. This time, the Belgian was on the bench but he’d been suffering from a stomach upset rather than a Guardiola brainstorm.Real were sploshed 4-0 at the Etihad in the return leg last season, but that was pre-Jude Bellingham.Jude Bellingham stunned after journalist asks if he ‘wants to go home with her’ These days the Madrid metro system teems with Latin men wearing the name of a lanky 20-year-old Brummie lad on the back of their replica shirts.But it was another Brummie who lit the fuse on this firecracker, just a minute in.Jack Grealish stormed towards the Real box and was halted by a wrecking-ball challenge from Aurelien Tchouameni, who was booked and will miss the Etihad return next week.Real were set up for a crossed free-kick, so Bernardo leathered it towards the near post where a sprawling Andriy Lunin.Haaland almost made it two with a shot which Real’s Ukrainian keeper beat away in a chaotic scramble..Madrid always posed problems for City in transitionCredit: PA2′ ⚽️ Real Madrid 0-1 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆12′ ⚽️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 1-1 Man City14′ ⚽️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 2-1 Man City66′ ⚽️ Real Madrid 2-2 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆71′ ⚽️ Real Madrid 2-3 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆GVARDIOL SCORES AND MAN CITY LEAD 🔥#UCL pic.twitter.com/8i31nBBQ1K— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 9, 2024

      This vast old cooking pot had its lid on last night – a new retractable roof to improve the acoustics because there was nothing inclement about the weather.For a while it was merely increasing the volume of the whistling and whinging of the Madridistas.Not for long, though. Their showman struck up the music and for a spell it was as if they were playing while whistling Sweet Georgia Brown.Real, at their best, have always been football’s Harlem Globetrotters, making exhibition-match stooges of their opposition.Suddenly there were back heels, nutmegs and Cruyff turns as Real attacked with speed and sorcery.Had Vinicius Junior pulled a bunch of flowers out of his sleeve, it would not have been out of place.When Kylian Mbappe turns up here this summer, they are going to need two balls.The equaliser was fortuitous, Camavinga cut in from the right and his shot took a massive deflection off Ruben Dias to wrong-foot Stefan Ortega, surprisingly keeping his place ahead of a fit-again Ederson.Valverde had one last dagger for CityCredit: GettyCredit: The SunThe second was a pearl. Vinicius released Rodrygo down the left and the Brazilian turned full Road Runner, out-pacing Manuel Akanji, giving Ortega the eyes.Then he rolled a cute finish casually inside the far post, with just enough pace to find the back of the net, like a snooker player resting the cue ball against the baulk cushion.Teams very rarely do this sort of thing to City and they didn’t take it well.Akanji was booked for a foul on Vinicius, then the locals demanded a red when he piled into Rodrygo.City were missing Kyle Walker. They were missing proper full-backs in general. Why has Pep taken against them as a breed?Bellingham was performing so many back-heels, you wondered if he had his boots on back to front. He was getting carried away and risked a yellow which could have earned a suspension.Early in the second half, Bellingham feinted, sending two City defenders to the nacho stand, but shot narrowly wide. Then Vinicius fired over after a Hollywood pass from Toni Kroos.Rodri’s radar was on the blink, Camavinga was bossing midfield and at one point Haaland was charging back to win a tackle in the right-back position.Credit: The SunBut then City began to get a grip, pinning Real back and Foden seized his moment.Bernardo darted down the right and fed Stones who rolled a pass for his fellow England man to lash home a left-footed shot.Foden raced to the bench where he and Guardiola shared a manic celebration.Then came Gvardiol’s moment of unlikely genius and City thought they were heading back to the Etihad with a lead.Naturally, Vinicius soon wheeled away down the left and delivered a lofted square pass which Valverde walloped home on the volley.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhat a game. What a treat. If you had any plans to go out next Wednesday night, cancel them.Unless you’re an Arsenal fan, the second leg is unmissable.Credit: The Sun More

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      Arsenal 2 Bayern Munich 2: Champions League clash ends in controversy as Gunners fume after Saka penalty shout denied

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      IT was anything but perfect and Arsenal still have a hell of a lot of work to do.But on a night which threatened to go horribly wrong, Mikel Arteta and his team gave themselves a chance of squeezing through to the semi-finals – despite Bukayo Saka being denied a late penalty.Leandro Trossard celebrates his crucial equaliserCredit: ReutersHarry Kane returned to North London to haunt Arsenal once againCredit: GettyBukayo Saka was convinced that he should have had a penaltyCredit: AlamyBecause when Harry Kane put his team 2-1 up it was all going to plan for Bayern until Leandro Trossard struck in the 76th minute.Kane is maybe lucky that he will be able to feature in next week’s second leg as he avoided a red card with a forearm smash to the face of Gabriel Magalhaes.While Saka was certain that he should have had a penalty in the final minute of stoppage time, when he collided with Manuel Neuer in the box.Bayern, surprisingly given their dodgy recent form, clawed their way back into the tie with goals from two players familiar with this part of London.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFormer Arsenal forward Serge Gnabry equalised after a mix-up in the Arsenal defence and then came the least surprising moment of the night when Kane struck.Along with ex-Tottenham defender Eric Dier, the England captain was jeered with every touch of the ball so he would have absolutely loved the moment he rolled a first half penalty past David Raya.Having scored 14 goals in 19 North London derbies, it was utterly inevitable that Kane would score.Even though Bayern have suffered a disappointing season and are 16 points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, you can only wonder where they would be without the goals of Kane.Most read in Champions LeagueThis was his 39th goal in 38 games since making the move to Bavaria and he will be hopeful of increasing that tally next week.As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will need one hell of a performance next Wednesday. Thanks to Trossard, they are certainly not out of it.Arsenal fans trolled over ‘terrifying hostility’ as video of Harry Kane and Eric Dier arriving at Emirates emerges Arsenal have been outstanding this season but here, they were punished for making some silly mistakes which were completely out of character.One of the main culprits in the first half, left-back Jakub Kiwior, could have few complaints over being substituted at the break.Despite it being such a huge game, the atmosphere was extremely strange purely because there were no Bayern fans allowed inside the stadium. This was Uefa’s punishment for their fans lobbing flares onto the pitch in away games against FC Copenhagen and Lazio this season.Mind you, the extra 3000 or so Arsenal fans who were able to sit in the area normally reserved for away fans were certainly not complaining as this was their first quarter-final for 14 years.Arteta opted for pace in his starting XI which meant Gabriel Martinelli was preferred to Gabriel Jesus.And it was Martinelli who had the first chance although his shot from outside the area flashed past Manuel Neuer’s left post.Saka created that chance and soon after, he was kicked to the ground by left-back Alphonso Davies who is now suspended for the return leg in Munich.Trossard slotted home Arsenal’s levellerCredit: AFPThe striker slotted his penalty beyond David RayaCredit: GettyBayern boss Thomas Tuchel was furious with Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg for brandishing a yellow card inside the first 10 minutes as it was a first offence.And Tuchel had only just finished his moaning at the fourth official when his team conceded to darken his mood further.Davies, again, struggled to cope with Saka and was caught out of position. When Saka received a simple pass from Ben White, the England forward bent an effort around Dier and into the bottom left corner.White, of all people, found himself in a terrific position to make it 2-1 but he hammered the effort straight at Neuer.Arteta’s players had not put a foot wrong until Gabriel played a poor pass to Kiwior and Bayern seized possession.Leon Goretzka slipped a pass to Gnabry and from around the penalty spot, he struck a shot throughout Raya’s leg for the equaliser.It certainly felt odd that a goal of such importance was met with virtual silence and you could once again hear a pin drop when, 14 minutes later, Kane sent Raya completely the wrong way from the penalty spot for 2-1.Arsenal really could not have any arguments over the penalty. Sane, having torn past the struggling Kiwior, was clattered into by William Saliba.Serge Gnabry equalised for the Bundesliga giantsCredit: GettyGnabry celebrated against his former sideCredit: GettyWeirdly, a huge number of Arsenal fans got up and went for a loo break rather than watch Kane take a penalty although they knew exactly what was coming.At no stage did Kane ever look like missing and the outcome was as expected with Bayern’s No9 easily scoring past Raya and then thoroughly enjoying his celebration in front of the home fans .Arsenal were in danger of falling to pieces and only a stunning tackle from White stopped Sane from adding a third.For much of the second half, Bayern held firm and protected their lead. Kane got away with his challenge on Gabriel and had a shot deflected for a corner.Surprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
      SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
      I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
      Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
      Munich were very lucky.
      It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
      Had it been given, the decision would not have changed.

      Despite introducing Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal struggled to test the visiting defence.And then finally, they were rewarded for being patient and not panicking. After receiving the ball from Saka, Jesus took out three Bayern players and teed the ball up for Trossard to score although Neuer should have done better.So at least Trossard and his team left the pitch knowing they still have a chance of, maybe, returning to Wembley for the final on June 1.It could have been much better for them, however, had Saka been awarded a spot kick at the death.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe England international raced onto Thomas Partey’s pass before rounding Neuer.Saka subsequently went down in a heap, but was denied a penalty after appearing to kick his leg into the German stopper.Bukayo Saka had gotten Arsenal off to a perfect startCredit: GettySaka celebrates his 12th minute strikeCredit: GettyHarry Kane left Gabriel crumpled in a heapCredit: Reuters More

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      Referee SLAPS Erling Haaland in face during Man City’s clash at Real Madrid leaving striker fuming

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      ERLING HAALAND was SLAPPED in the face by the referee at half-time in Manchester City’s thriller with Real Madrid.The striker was left fuming with French official Francois Letexier during Tuesday’s thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain.Erling Haaland was slapped in the face by referee Francois LetexierCredit: TNT SportsThe Manchester City was left fuming as the official apologised to himCredit: TNT SportsLetexier accidentally caught Haaland in the face with the back of his hand as he walked off the pitch.The incident occurred after the half-time whistle at the Santiago Bernabeu.Haaland threw his hands up in the air in response as he turned around to look at the referee, who put his hands on him to apologise and check if he was ok.Letexier had been gesturing while he dealt with protests from Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans were quick to react to the incident on social media, with one commenting: “The referee slaps Haaland to see if he wakes up in the second half.”Another added: “Ref couldn’t see him as he ghosted all half.”A third supporter also joked: “Wake up call from the referee.”Meanwhile, one more wrote: “He didn’t see Haaland was on the pitch.”Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHaaland had endured a difficult first half in the Spanish capital as he managed just four passes.He was also only able to muster a single shot on goal, which was saved by Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.Erling Haaland’s model girlfriend Isabel steals show at Champions League draw as cameras pan to her in crowdDespite Haaland’s struggles, City took an early lead on Tuesday night through Bernardo Silva’s freak goal.However, two goals in two minutes from the hosts completed a dramatic first half turnaround.An own goal from Ruben Dias levelled the score before Rodrygo put Los Blancos in front.Phil Foden pulled the treble winners level after the break, though, with a stunning strike from outside the box.City then completed their own turnaround as Josko Gvardiol restored their advantage.That lead lasted just eight minutes before Federico Valverde made it 3-3 to leave the tie in the balance going into the second leg. More

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      Arsenal fans rage as Harry Kane escapes red card after elbowing Gabriel in throat in Bayern Munich clash

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      HARRY KANE has escaped a red card after elbowing Gabriel in the throat during a heated Champions League clash.Bayern Munich were 2-1 ahead at the time thanks to goals from the England skipper and Serge Gnabry.Harry Kane escaped a red card after elbowing Gabriel in the throatCredit: @TNTSPORTSThe Bayern Munich striker was only given a yellow for the foulCredit: @tntsportsKane scored a penalty in the first half to take Bayern 2-1 upCredit: @tntsportsIn the second half Kane made contact with the Arsenal defender barging him with a high elbow in the throat, knocking him to the ground.And Gunners fan are baffled at how the Bayern striker only got away with a yellow.One fan said: “Kane should be off after that deliberate elbow refs to scared.”Another added: “A CLEAR red card on Harry Kane not a yellow card! He knew Gabriel was there and purposely elbowed him in the throat!! You have to get these right!! Kane is known to be a dirty player!”READ MORE ON ARSENALA third fan then put: “Kane deliberately elbowing an arsenal player in the throat, not even a VAR check. Alright then.”While a fourth agreed: “That’s a red card for Kane. Elbow on the throat.”The Gunners are in the last-eight of the iconic competition for the first time since 2009-10 and enjoyed the perfect start.Bukayo Saka scored early to send Arsenal fans crazy.Most read in Champions LeagueBut the home side suffered a mini-collapse with Serge Gnabry striking back before Kane – of course – scored at the Emirates with a penalty.However substitute Leandro Trossard fired back in the 76th minute to level the scores.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich And the Gunners were left fuming after Bukayo Saka skipped around Manuel Neuer in the dying minutes of the game before collapsing to the ground.Saka and 60,000 Arsenal fans, as well as the commentators were adamant that the referee should have pointed to the spot. But Glenn Nyberg waved play-on as the first leg ended in an enthralling draw.Surprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
      SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
      I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
      Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
      Munich were very lucky.
      It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
      Had it been given, the decision would not have changed. More

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      Arsenal fans fume ‘David Raya, what are you doing?’ after conceding calamitous goal against Bayern Munich

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      DAVID RAYA has been slammed by Arsenal fans for his role in Bayern Munich’s equaliser.Arsenal had gotten off to a perfect start, with Bukayo Saka putting them a goal up on 12 minutes.David Raya bizarrely came rushing off his lineCredit: TNT SportsGabriel was forced to rush his clearanceCredit: TNT SportsBayern sprung a swift attack that had Arsenal panickingCredit: TNT SportsGnabry slotted past Raya from close rangeCredit: GettyBut Bayern hit back just six minutes later, following calamitous defending by the home side.When Bayern hit a speculative ball forward, there didn’t appear to be much danger on.But rather than let Gabriel deal with it, Raya put doubt in his team-mate by coming rushing off his line.The Brazilian subsequently gave the ball away, allowing Bayern to spring an attack.READ MORE ON ARSENALLeon Goretzka slipped the ball through to Arsenal old boy Gnabry.And the German stayed cool to beat Raya one-on-one, with fans left reeling.One moaned on social media: “David Raya, what are you doing? Comes out completely unnecessarily.”While a second fumed: “Raya committed way too much. Unnecessary.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA third whined: “Raya man, let Gabriel deal with it.”And another added: “Bro why was Raya playing up in midfield.”Gary Lineker says ‘it’s written in the stars’ as MOTD presenter predicts Premier League winnersPundit Martin Keown went on to claim that Raya looked “panicky” during the first-half.Other fans were frustrated with Ben White, who had wasted a golden opportunity to make it 2-0.One tweeted: “That Ben White miss has me full of regrets.”While a second commented: “Ben White sitter missed will haunt this hall of fame performance.”Another added: “Ben White miss looks costly now.”Things soon got worse for Arsenal, when they were haunted by one of their greatest former foes.After Leroy Sane was brought down by William Saliba in the box just after the hour mark, Harry Kane was given an opportunity to haunt the Gunners once again.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe former Tottenham man made no mistake, slotting the ball into the net to put Bayern 2-1 up.Ben White wasted a golden opportunityCredit: GettyHarry Kane came back to haunt Arsenal once againCredit: Getty More

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      Watch Pep Guardiola’s awkward ‘VOMIT’ interview with TNT Sports’ reporter before Man City’s clash against Real Madrid

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      PEP GUARDIOLA was involved in an awkward moment with a TNT Sports reporter before Manchester City’s draw with Real Madrid.The City boss left the reporter confused with his “vomit” outburst during his pre-match interview.”He arrived here in the locker room and started to vomit.” 😬Pep Guardiola discusses why Kevin De Bruyne was dropped to the bench tonight ❌#UCL pic.twitter.com/SG8yVtRP8D— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 9, 2024

      Pep Guardiola was involved in an awkward moment with the TNT Sports reporterCredit: TNT SportsThe Manchester City boss revealed ‘vomit’ was the reason for Kevin De Bruyne’s absenceCredit: TNT SportsGuardiola had been revealing the reason for Kevin De Bruyne’s absence.City were forced into a last-minute change before the quarter-final first leg with the Belgian only fit enough for a place on the bench.This was later confirmed to be due to De Bruyne vomiting ahead of the match by Guardiola.However, his interview turned awkward as the reporter misheard what he said at first.Only after Guardiola had repeated himself and added “he feels unwell” did what he was saying become clear.The City boss explained: “De Bruyne? Vomit. He feels unwell.”I don’t know, we make a meeting and he was ready, when we arrive in the locker room starts to vomit and say he’s not ready.”Fans were quick to react to the exchange on social media, with one writing: “Love how he responds to the question.”Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “The way Pep replied,” with a series of crying laughing emojis.In De Bruyne’s absence, Phil Foden returned to the starting line-up after being rested for Saturday’s win at Crystal Palace.Pep Guardiola calls on Man City to ‘hurt’ Real Madrid Foden made the most of his opportunity with a stunning strike to equalise in the second half as City earned a 3-3 draw in Spain.De Bruyne had put in a man-of-the-match display at Selhurst Park at the weekend, scoring twice in a 4-2 victory.His brace has taken his tally for the season to four across all competitions as well as 14 assists for the treble winners. More

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      Man City score freak goal after just TWO MINUTES vs Real Madrid as TNT Sports commentator slams blunder keeper

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      MANCHESTER CITY got off to the dream start in their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid thanks to a freak goal.Just over a minute into the game, Bernardo Silva scored as he caught goalkeeper Andriy Lunin out from a free-kick.Bernardo Silva shocked Andriy Lunin by going for goal from the free-kickAndriy Lunin failed to stop Silva’s surprise effortCredit: ReutersIt took Man City just over a minute to break the deadlockCredit: GettyWith most expecting a cross, the City midfielder decided to take a shot.Silva whipped his free-kick towards the near post and beyond the Ukrainian’s grasp.The unusual goal stunned the Santiago Bernabeu into silence. TNT Sports commentator Ally McCoist slammed Lunin, saying: “I ain’t having the goalkeeper.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMeanwhile, fans commented: “He should NEVER be allowed to get beaten from there.”Another added: “That was a horrible mistake.”However, the Treble winners joy was short-lived as Real Madrid hit back with two quick goals to make it 2-1 in the 12th and 14th minute.Eduardo Camavinga’s long-range shot took a deflection and flew into the back of the net to equalise.Most read in Champions LeagueThen they went ahead 2-1 as Rodrygo powered away from the City defence and finished beyond Stefan Ortega.The incredible strikes kept coming in a thrilling tie as wonder goals from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol saw City regain the lead at 3-2.Haaland slapped by referee during Man City’s clash with Real MadridBut it is now all to play for at the Etihad next week as a late Federico Valverde volley saw the contest end 3-3.Lunin is playing ahead of on loan Chelsea star Kepa Arrizzabalaga.Both were in contention as No1 Thibaut Courtois remains out injured.The Belgian international needs a second surgery on his knee after already rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament earlier this season. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘touched Real Madrid players’ hearts’ with effort he made from the moment he arrived, reveals Joselu

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has touched Real Madrid stars’ hearts, says team-mate Joselu.The England superstar, 20, instantly became a key man in the Spanish capital after completing his £115million move from Borussia Dortmund last summer.Jude Bellingham has been a revelation for Real MadridCredit: GettyJoselu has loved playing with Bellingham this seasonCredit: GettyAhead of tonight’s huge Champions League quarter-final clash with Manchester City, Joselu has spoken of his pal’s incredible quality.Speaking to The Guardian, the former Newcastle and Stoke forward said: “Jude’s different class. Physically, he’s incredible. He’s very humble, a great team-mate.”From the start, he tried to speak Spanish. He’s touched everyone’s hearts: he’s very special.”I learned English when I was there and we speak a lot. I try to help.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Jude can achieve everything he sets his mind to. He has the potential to be really important for England and Madrid for as long as he wants.”He gives us something extra, not just as a goalscorer.”Bellingham has scored 16 goals in 23 LaLiga appearances this term, also laying on four assists.It’s been a similar story in the Champions League, with the Stourbridge-born star scoring four goals and assisting a further four in six appearances.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReal Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has also raved about his team-mate.The German, 31, said: “At the beginning I was a bit surprised. I didn’t know much about him, to be honest.Vinicius Jr appears to ask Bellingham for Premier League star’s shirt as Real Madrid team-mates chat after England loss“But – wow! – he’s a big personality in our locker room and that’s massive. The way he handles himself is very good.“He’s only 20, but if you talk to him you feel like this guy has already seen everything in life.”He’s very mature, so I’m not surprised anymore.“I’m sure he’ll be a leader for you guys (England). For his age he’s very mature.”He’s just professional in everything he does. He’s a good lad.Antonio Rudiger has been full of praise for BellinghamCredit: AP More