Jude Bellingham emotional as Real Madrid star hails 'best night of my life' following Champions League win

Bellingham wasn't able to score against his old club in the capital.

But the Real star was a key figure for the giants throughout the season and, now, has won the Champions League for the very first time.

Bellingham spoke to TNT Sports in the immediate aftermath of his side's triumph.

And the 20-year-old cut an emotional figure, with the former Birmingham and Dortmund star hailing the win as the 'best night of my life'.

"I've always dreamed of playing in these games," he said.

"You go through life and there are so many people saying you can't do things and days like today remind you why...

"When it gets hard at times you start to wonder if it's all worth it. Nights like tonight make it all worth it.

"I was okay until I saw my Mum and Dad's faces.

"The nights they could have been home at seven o'clock but they are still out at 11 or 12 taking me to football.

"My little brother there who I am trying to be a role model for too. Hard to put it into words, best night of my life."

Real weren't at their brilliant best for large spells of the contest.

Dortmund created the biggest chances, with Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt and Niclas Fullkrug all going close.

But Real have made winning a habit and were able to get the job done, despite having to soak up plenty of Dortmund pressure.

It's hard to see the club not dominating for many years to come, especially with so many talented players in their squad.

Bellingham has enjoyed a sublime first season at the Bernabeu and his own potential is off the charts.

Stalwarts like Carvajal, Nacho Fernandez and Thibaut Courtois continue to shine and deliver despite everything they've already won.

Wingers Vinicius Jr and Rodyrgo are set to claim plenty more silverware throughout their own careers, too.

And with Real set to sign Kylian Mbappe, they're only going to get even better.

BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton, meanwhile, has dubbed Real 'mentality monsters' as they won a record-extending 15th Champions League crown.

"Real Madrid are the mentality monsters," he said.

"They were hardly in it in the first half, hung on in the second until Dani Carvajal's header from the corner.

"From that moment on they were in control. Vinicius Jr added the second goal and then they just saw the game out.

"It is about finding a way to win. So much belief and confidence within this squad.

"They have done it before and they keep doing it. Another triumphant evening."