Pep Guardiola full of praise for “exceptional” Real Madrid star stating Man City need to “control him”

On Wednesday, Manchester City will welcome Real Madrid for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final matchup.

Pep Guardiola praised Jude Bellingham ahead of the game, emphasizing the midfielder’s exceptional talent.

Despite a level score of 3-3 after their thrilling encounter at the Bernabeu last week, Bellingham’s move to Spain has generally been successful, although he didn’t shine in that particular match.

Guardiola had attempted to lure Bellingham to City last summer, engaging in a three-hour conversation, but the Englishman chose Real Madrid instead.

Nonetheless, Guardiola continues to speak highly of Bellingham, acknowledging his quick adaptation and impressive impact at a top club like Madrid.

Guardiola emphasized Bellingham’s ability to handle pressure and labeled him as an exceptional player, while also expressing the need for City to keep him under control during the upcoming match.

Jude Bellingham aims to shine in his Real Madrid jersey as he seeks to make a significant impact against Manchester City.

With 20 goals and 10 assists in 34 games across all competitions, he has already been instrumental in Real Madrid’s successful season, leading them to the top of La Liga and the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

While he’s set to secure a La Liga medal, Bellingham is eager to add a Champions League title to his achievements. To accomplish this goal, the 20-year-old midfielder will need to deliver an outstanding performance at the Etihad Stadium against the defending champions, making it his standout night in a Real Madrid shirt.