Bellingham Leads Real Madrid's Rallying Cry After Arsenal Defeat In the aftermath of Real Madrid's devastating 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates, there were few positives to find. The heavy defeat, in which Declan Rice's two free-kick goals played a key role, left the Spanish giants with a monumental task ahead in the return leg at the Bernabeu. Only four teams in the history of the competition have managed to overturn a three-goal deficit in a knockout match, and Real Madrid was not among them. However, despite the seemingly insurmountable odds, Jude Bellingham and his teammates were quick to rally around each other, keeping their spirits high and their hope alive for the second leg. According to reports from El Chiringuito TV, after the final whistle, Bellingham, along with several of his senior colleagues—Federico Valverde, Vinicius Junior, and even Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe—took turns to motivate their team in the tense away dressing room. Bellingham, whose leadership was evident, is said to have delivered a stirring speech, urging his teammates not to let their heads drop. Though the specifics of his words remain unclear, the English midfielder reminded everyone that Real Madrid is no stranger to dramatic comebacks. His confidence echoed the sentiment that anything is possible, especially in their own fortress, the Santiago Bernabeu. In addition to Bellingham’s rallying words, Valverde’s impassioned speech also resonated deeply with the squad. The Uruguayan midfielder reminded the team of the club’s proud legacy, urging them to play with the pride and passion that comes with representing the 15-time European champions. "What happened to us? This can't happen," Valverde is reported to have said. "We have 90 more minutes, and we have to show that we are Real Madrid. We have 15 Champions League titles. If we score in the first 15 minutes, we will win. We will come back!" Bellingham, in a post-match interview on Tuesday, echoed these sentiments. The 20-year-old, who has been one of the standout performers for Real Madrid this season and is a contender for this year’s Ballon d'Or, maintained a determined and optimistic outlook. “There is a second leg, and that’s what we’re holding on to,” he said. “We need something really special, something crazy. But one place where crazy things happen is our house. We’ve got 90 more minutes at home to pull something out of the bag. We’re still alive. We’ve got 90 minutes of football left.” As the team gears up for the return leg at the Bernabeu on April 16, Bellingham's leadership and the unity within the squad will be key as they look to defy the odds and keep their European hopes alive. While the challenge is daunting, Real Madrid's storied history and the collective resolve of their squad provide a glimmer of hope that another remarkable comeback could be on the horizon.