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Jude Bellingham is brimming with confidence that Real Madrid can overturn their 3-0 deficit against Arsenal in tonight's Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The England midfielder has boldly claimed it's "nailed on" that his side will stage a remarkable comeback.
Despite suffering one of their worst results in the first leg at the Emirates, Bellingham insists there's a unique belief within the club that they can turn the tie around.
"It's a night that is made for Real Madrid," the 20-year-old declared.
Jude Bellingham believes Real Madrid can beat Arsenal on Wednesday night
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Real Madrid were left stunned in the first leg as Arsenal delivered a clinical performance at the Emirates Stadium.
Declan Rice scored two outstanding free-kicks to put the Gunners in control of the tie.
Mikel Merino added a third goal to complete Arsenal's dominant display, leaving Carlo Ancelotti's side with what Bellingham described as "one of the worst results we could possibly imagine away from home".
The 3-0 deficit presents a mountainous task for the 15-time European champions ahead of tonight's crucial second leg.
Bellingham highlighted the special atmosphere expected at the Bernabéu for the crucial clash.
"It's a weird environment these last few days. One of the worst results we could possibly imagine away and for some reason everyone thinks it's nailed on that we'll comeback," he said.
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"It's a nice feeling. There's a lot of trust in the talent. It means you're at a club that's unlike any other, the best in the world."
The midfielder added: "It's a night that would go down in history, but also it would be something people are familiar with in this part of the world."
Real Madrid's history of remarkable European comebacks gives Bellingham and his teammates belief they can progress to the semi-finals.
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Declan Rice scored two beautiful free-kicks in the first leg to help down Real 3-0
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The Spanish giants overturned a two-goal deficit against Manchester City in their 2022 semi-final.
They also came from behind against Chelsea that same year and Bayern Munich last season.
"The more you get speaking to the other lads and you see how confident they are, the more it rubs off on you, the lads that have experienced these situations before," Bellingham explained.
"It rubs off. It's infectious and it makes you a lot more comfortable."
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Bellingham acknowledged the pressure that comes with playing for Madrid but embraces the challenge.
"There's a pressure in that for sure. We will want to deliver on what everyone thinks, that we can come back," he said.
The 20-year-old remains optimistic despite the daunting task ahead.
"What makes us confident is the quality we have, the history of the club, the fans that will turn up and give everything on the night, the aura of the Bernabeu," Bellingham stated.