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Jude Bellingham claims Real Madrid were 'lucky to get away with three' against Arsenal - as holders need an 'unbelievably special' display to turn around Champions League tie

Jude Bellingham has given a damning assessment of Real Madrid's performance against Arsenal by admitting they were 'lucky' to only concede three in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

The reigning European champions suffered a 3-0 loss at the Emirates to leave their title defence hanging by a thread.

Declan Rice produced two stunning second half free kicks to put Arsenal 2-0 up on the night, before Mikel Merino fired home a third for the hosts.

Real Madrid star Bellingham admitted post-match that the result could have been even worse for Los Blancos.