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‘Jude is extraordinary’ – Thomas Tuchel says Bayern must ‘try and find solutions’ to stop Bellingham in Champions League tie with Real Madrid
Thomas Tuchel showered Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham with praise, emphasizing the need for Bayern Munich players to find ways to neutralize the talented Englishman.
The Bayern Munich manager commended Bellingham’s skill and lauded his seamless adaptation to the pressures of playing for a prestigious club like Real Madrid in his debut season. Tuchel acknowledged Bellingham’s impressive goal-scoring record in La Liga this season and expressed caution ahead of their encounter with the dynamic midfielder.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg, the former Chelsea coach said, “Jude is extraordinary… He was fantastic here in the Bundesliga, how he progressed shows the level of personality he has, it’s only possible with a huge personality.
“Everyone who plays for Madrid plays with the pressure of the shirt. He plays with the pressure to play with this club and all the expectations. He handles it like he’s never done anything else. But we are well aware of it and will try and find solutions tomorrow (Tuesday).”
The Bavarian club has reached the semi-finals for the first time since the 2019/20 season, a campaign in which they ultimately clinched their sixth Champions League title. Meanwhile, the Spanish giants will be making their fourth consecutive appearance in the semi-final stage.
Tuchel’s team is poised to take on Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena. Following this pivotal European clash, they will shift their focus to Bundesliga action against VFB Stuttgart on Saturday.