Jude Bellingham, with tears in his eyes, expressed disbelief at Real Madrid’s victory over Dortmund in the Champions League.

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League final at Wembley, Real Madrid emerged victorious over Borussia Dortmund, securing their sixth European title in just 11 years.

The match was an emotional rollercoaster for Jude Bellingham, who described it as the “best night of my life”. Bellingham, who had an outstanding debut season for the Spanish champions, scoring an impressive 23 goals from midfield, played a crucial role in his team’s journey to the final.

In a tearful post-match interview with TNT Sports, he expressed his gratitude to his family for their support throughout his football career, stating that nights like this make all the hardships worthwhile. The young midfielder revealed, “I always dreamed of playing in these games, but so many people told me I couldn’t do it. Days like today remind you that you can achieve anything. It hasn’t always been easy, and there were times when I questioned if it was worth it. But nights like tonight make you realize that it absolutely is.”

Bellingham became overwhelmed with emotion when he saw the faces of his parents in the crowd. He acknowledged the sacrifices they made, often driving him to football practices late at night, and his desire to be a role model for his younger brother. He struggled to put his feelings into words, but he made it clear that this was the pinnacle of his career so far.

Despite Dortmund’s dominance in the first half, they failed to convert their numerous chances, with Karim Adeyemi missing a golden opportunity to score. Madrid took advantage of this and staged a comeback in the second half, with goals from Daniel Carvajal and Vinicius Junior securing the victory and reclaiming the European title from Manchester City, who won it in the previous season.

When asked if this triumph marked the perfect debut season for him at the Bernabeu, Bellingham responded, “It has to be up there.” Alongside winning the Champions League, Madrid also clinched the La Liga title comfortably, finishing 10 points ahead of Barcelona. Bellingham, who was voted La Liga player of the season, played a pivotal role in his team’s success, contributing over 30 goals and assists in all competitions, including an assist in the Wembley final.

Reflecting on the season, Bellingham admitted that the only disappointment was Madrid’s loss in the Copa del Rey to Atletico Madrid. However, he remained optimistic about the future, stating, “There are many more years to try and win that trophy, but I couldn’t have dreamt of a better season than this. I am incredibly grateful to my teammates, staff, family, and physios. This victory is a result of a massive team effort. I still can’t believe it.”