'A great dream come true' - Bellingham closes in on 100 Real Madrid appearances

Jude Bellingham says reaching his 100th appearance for Real Madrid is a "great dream come true".

Bellingham could reach his landmark game in the Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

He has started all but four of his previous 99 appearances for Madrid and has been named in the starting line-up for all five of their matches in the tournament so far.

Bellingham has netted 38 goals across all competitions, including the opener in their 3-1 win over Pachuca in the Club World Cup group stage, while he has also provided 27 assists.

"I'm very proud to be able to achieve it," he told RealmadridTV. "Everyone knows that 100 games for Real Madrid is a great dream come true and a great achievement.

"I can't believe what it means to play for this club. The level you have to be at, the effort you have to put into play. To be able to represent this club 100 times is incredible, a great achievement for me and my family. I hope there will be another 100 after.

"Many dreams are fulfilled. Winning the Champions League, LaLiga, playing with incredible football players, being part of great games, scoring important goals and achieving great milestones. All of that is part of the dream of being a Real Madrid player.

"I want to continue achieving huge goals. To help the team win the two remaining games, take the trophy to Madrid and continue to perpetuate the magnificent greatness of the club. The expectations are huge because it's the biggest club in the world, but I love all this, and I certainly want to be a part of it."

Madrid have never lost a Club World Cup match (W17 D3 L0) and have won 15 of their last 16 games in the competition, dating back to 2014.

During that time, they have only failed to record a win against Al-Hilal in the group stage of this year's competition (1-1).

Madrid failed to clinch any of the domestic trophies on offer in 2024-25 but did lift the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and are now looking to add the Club World Cup to their haul.

PSG currently stand between them and a place in the final, but Bellingham is calm ahead of Wednesday's meeting.

"We're coming to the end of the competition," he said. We've been here for three weeks, and it's been a great experience.

"I feel relaxed, and I'm trying not to think too much. It's all about keeping your body and mind calm. We've had good training sessions preparing for a tough match against the reigning Champions League holders.

"We know it'll be a difficult game, but we'll do whatever it takes to win."