Jude Bellingham lightheartedly predicted that his Real Madrid teammate would be ‘useless’ in the next day’s practice following the Spaniard’s unforgettable double in the Champions League.
Joselu’s pair of goals orchestrated a thrilling turnaround against Bayern Munich, clinching Real Madrid’s spot in the Champions League final.
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While Premier League enthusiasts may recall the Spaniard’s less impressive tenure with Stoke and Newcastle, it was his two decisive goals as a substitute that propelled Real Madrid into the European showdown.
Bellingham humorously remarked that Joselu might find it hard to get some rest tonight, jesting that he expects him to be off his game in the upcoming training session.
Bellingham told TNT Sports: “I’ve always said it doesn’t matter who scores the goals. I don’t think he’ll be sleeping much tonight – he’ll be useless in training tomorrow!
“Nah, honestly, he deserves it. He’s been an amazing member of the squad the whole season. This is his night.”
Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback to triumph over Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu. Alphonso Davies, rumored to be considering a move to the Spanish club, put the German team ahead with a powerful right-footed shot.
A potential own goal by Mathjis de Ligt for Real was disallowed due to a foul, but then Joselu emerged from the bench to net a brace. Bellingham is now poised to aid his team in securing their 15th Champions League trophy and their sixth in the last decade.
“You come here and they talk about how they’ve had the 14th [Champions League title] and how they want the 15th. The lads all say the same,” Bellingham added.
“That’s why I love being here, you can never be settled. You’re always in a dangerous position when you’re relaxed and when you’re comfortable. Here, they don’t give you that chance which is the best thing in football.”
Fate has sealed Bellingham a Champions League final showdown with former team Dortmund on June 1.
He added: “Yeah, at Wembley, against Dortmund – it’s a weird one, isn’t it? I can’t believe it. I’m so looking forward to it and the atmosphere, the game itself… unbelievable.”
Asked if he would have preferred to face another side, the 20-year-old said: “Anyone who has reached the final at this stage of the competition has earned the right to be there. To cherry-pick would be unfair.
“We’ve got here because we deserve to. They’ve got there because they deserve to. That’s what the final is all about and hopefully it will be a great game.”
