Bellingham not nervours ahead his first El Clásico
Real Madrid impressive buy Jude Bellingham says he is excited but not nervous ahead of his first El Clasico on Saturda
Bellingham, 20, confirmed that he’s fit and available after being substituted because of some discomfort he felt in Madrid’s 2-1 Champions League win at Braga on Tuesday.
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The England international has scored eight goals in nine LaLiga appearances so far as well as three in the Champions League to fire Madrid to the top of the table, a point clear of Barça going into Saturday’s game at the Olympic Stadium.
“I’m really excited,” Bellingham told RTVE, denying that he’s feeling any nerves ahead of the game.
“No, not really. I’ve played a lot of high-pressure games. Maybe not one of this magnitude. I can’t wait to see what the atmosphere will be like… If you can’t get motivated for a game like this, where else would you rather be as a football player?”
The midfielder was withdrawn in the 89th minute of Madrid’s win at Braga, sparking fears that his Clásico participation might be in doubt.
“I’m ready,” Bellingham said. “I had a little tweak in the last game in the Champions League but I’m feeling good and hopefully I’ll be out there and hopefully we get a good result… I just had a bit of fatigue, I’ve played a lot of games so far this season already.”
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Madrid have lost just once in LaLiga this season, a 3-1 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid on Sept. 24, while Barcelona are unbeaten going into the game.
Barça manager Xavi Hernández is wary of the threat Bellingham and Madrid will pose to his side on Saturday.
“Madrid have changed from last season, they have a different system after the arrival of Bellingham, who plays with a lot of freedom,” he said.