Jude Bellingham lifts lid on decision to reject Manchester City for Real Madrid

Los Blancos are set to face the defending European champions in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second-leg following an incredible 3-3 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu last week.

With away goals no longer holding double value, if the teams remain level after another 90 minutes, the match will proceed to extra time and potentially penalties.

The England international joined the La Liga champions last summer from Borussia Dortmund in a deal valued at up to £115m following discussions with numerous clubs.

Pep Guardiola's side were among the clubs that tried to secure Bellingham's services from BVB last summer but were ultimately unsuccessful in convincing the 20-year-old to make the move.

«I had good chats with clubs including Dortmund and my family were great in helping me chew up that information,» the 20-year-old explained. «It's difficult while you are still in the season to take in the information and process it and still have to play at the weekend or in the Champions League.

»I had conversations with other teams but when Madrid came in it was a no-brainer really. The size of the club, the project, the plan going forward, the chance to play with such amazing players. I just jumped at it. That's why I made my decision," Bellingham admitted in his pre-match press conference.

The former Dortmund man has been having an excellent debut season in Madrid, scoring 20 times and providing nine assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.

However, his form has tapered off