Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham waited outside Liverpool dressing room to get shirt from player who didn't feature in UCL clash
In a captivating UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham made headlines not just for his on-field performance but also for an off-pitch moment of camaraderie. Following Real Madrid’s 2-0 loss at Anfield, the England international was seen waiting outside the Liverpool dressing room to secure the jersey of his national teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The highly anticipated clash saw Arne Slot's side maintain their flawless Champions League record. The Reds reclaimed the top spot in the league table with 15 points from five games.
Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo sealed the victory for the Reds.
However, Real Madrid, the defending champions, find themselves in an unfamiliar 24th position in the table with three games remaining.
The match had its fair share of drama. Both Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah failed to convert from the spot, leaving fans stunned. The Reds' defense shone, with young full-back Conor Bradley delivering a standout performance, including a crucial last-ditch tackle to deny Mbappé.
Alexander-Arnold, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury, was on the bench, while Bellingham made his first-ever appearance against the Merseyside club.
Cameras in the Anfield tunnel captured the 20-year-old midfielder, accompanied by some Real Madrid youngsters. He was chatting with Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch as he waited outside the dressing room.
Moments later, Gravenberch returned with Alexander-Arnold’s jersey. Bellingham, who had exchanged his own match shirt, was seen walking back to the Real Madrid dressing room in the video.
Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham's gesture comes amid Trent's uncertain future at Liverpool
Bellingham’s gesture comes amid growing speculation about Alexander-Arnold’s future. The Liverpool star, out of contract next summer, has been linked with a move to the Los Blancos, where Bellingham himself has flourished since his transfer in 2023.
When asked in a pre-match press conference about the possibility of his friend joining him in the Spanish capital, Bellingham was diplomatic.
He said (via SportBible):
"I’ll be by his side with the national team, so that’s guaranteed. He’s a Liverpool player, and talking about the future is disrespectful."
For the Reds, the focus now shifts to the Premier League as they prepare for a crucial showdown against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, December 1. A win could extend their lead at the top of the table, with manager Arne Slot’s side potentially moving 11 points clear of their title rivals.
