Steve McManaman exclusive: ‘If you don’t win, the pressure’s on you straight away at Real Madrid and the press can be brutal. To do what Jude Bellingham has done is amazing’
Dealing with the pressure of playing for Real Madrid isn’t an easy task for any footballer – let alone one at the beginning of their career.
The Bernabeu can be an infamously difficult place to play, as proven by a number of players over the years – English duo Michael Owen and Jonathan Woodgate found it tough to make their mark, while even Gareth Bale had issues winning over fans at times, despite winning the Champions League on five occasions.
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