Real Madrid Out of Champions League After Arsenal Loss

Real Madrid has been eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal, losing 5-1 on aggregate despite earlier hopes for a comeback. Jude Bellingham publicly apologized to fans for the team's underperformance in both legs and assured supporters of their determination to improve. In the days before the match, Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger were involved in a brief training ground altercation after a rough challenge, but the incident was quickly resolved and viewed as typical for high-pressure situations. Tensions within the Real Madrid squad have been heightened by their struggles in both the Champions League and LaLiga, where they remain four points behind Barcelona. Bellingham's maturity in responding to both the defeat and internal conflicts has been highlighted, even as he and other key players have struggled for form. Both Bellingham and Rudiger are expected to remain central to the team's efforts as they aim to finish the season strongly.