What Jude Bellingham was reportedly heard saying to his Real Madrid teammate about the Emirates Stadium pitch right before their match against Arsenal.

Arsenal dominated Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, delivering a commanding performance.

Real Madrid, who haven’t had their best season and have already suffered several heavy defeats, endured another setback as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory. Declan Rice scored two superb free-kicks, while Mikel Merino added another goal to give the Gunners a strong advantage heading into the second leg.

Before the match, Jude Bellingham and his teammates were confident of securing a win at the Emirates Stadium. However, the England international was also impressed by the pitch. According to Defensa Central, Bellingham and center-back Raul Asencio inspected the playing surface, with Bellingham remarking, “It looks like a carpet, it’s very good.” This aligns with Arsenal fans’ nickname for their home ground, “The Carpet.”

Following the match, Bellingham admitted Arsenal were the superior side. While Real Madrid had a few chances early on due to Arsenal’s mistakes, the Gunners were deserved winners. The midfielder acknowledged that his team was fortunate not to concede more, stating, “We’re lucky to get away with three.”

With a three-goal cushion, Arsenal are in a strong position, but given Real Madrid’s history of remarkable comebacks at the Santiago Bernabeu, Arteta’s side must approach the second leg with the same intensity.