The player Jude Bellingham said he 'couldn't get anywhere near' is now struggling after enduring a tough season. Bellingham, 21, is already one of the best midfielders in world football after an impressive start to his career.

The reigning champions will be drawn against either City or Celtic in Friday’s draw, with the two-legged tie set for February.

Real Madrid missed out on a direct qualification spot for the Champions League last 16 and could face Manchester City in the playoffs. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, however, is confident of successfully tackling whatever ‘obstacle’ comes in the next round.

Jude Bellingham insisted Real Madrid would be ready for whoever they have to face in the Champions League play-offs and that the reigning champions are ‘starting to click’ after their 3-0 win in Brest on Wednesday.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was happy scoring in their Champions League win against Brest. Bellingham was also named man-of-the-match after the 3-0 win. He said later: "We feel really good in terms of how we took our chances and we were far more organised at the back. People are saying that the three up top worked well, so that's great.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti explained why he brought off his midfielder Jude Bellingham during Wednesday's 5-1 thrashing of RB Salzburg in the Champions League

Real Madrid registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Brest last night to propel themselves up the league standings.It was Rodrygo who opened the scoring on the night through Luka Modric’s assist

Carlo Ancelotti's side cruised to victory in France, but results elsewhere mean they face a potentially tricky route through the knockouts

Real Madrid is celebrating its return to good form despite placing low in the Champions League and failing to avoid a possible playoff against Manchester City.

Jude Bellingham insists Real Madrid will be ready for whoever they face in the Champions League play-offs, declaring that the champions