Due to the absence of Vinicius Junior, the 21-year-old midfielder, who will play in his home country, is expected to have more importance.
Bellingham will face the club that tried to sign him in the summer of 2023, before he joined Real Madrid. He discussed the interest during a media interview ahead of Wednesday’s match, according to Diario AS.
“It wasn’t as close as people said. There were conversations. There was Dortmund and I did it with several clubs. When Real Madrid calls you, there are vibrations throughout the house. It’s not that the others weren’t good, it’s that Real Madrid are on another level. »
Trent Alexander-Arnold invited to Real
Bellingham also spoke about his close friend Trent Alexander-Arnold, who he could face on Wednesday. The Liverpool defender has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent months, ahead of his contract expiring at the end of the season.
“I will be alongside him with the national team, so it will be guaranteed. He’s a Liverpool player and talking about his future is disrespectful. The important thing is to take the pressure off him. He is a great friend and I wish him the best. But tomorrow we won’t be so friendly! »
