'A dream come true' - Bellingham eyeing 100th Real Madrid appearance

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said on Tuesday that he enjoys playing different roles in the same game and also finding out where he is going to compete every time he reads his name on Xabi Alonso's line-up.

"It's different because every game I feel lucky to be able to analyse tactically how I've played. I'm in different roles in the same game. I have defensive responsibilities and with the ball I have others. Every game is an opportunity to play differently. I like it when I see myself on the line-up sheet and find out where I'm going to play," Bellingham said in an interview with Real Madrid TV.

"I like that. As I've always said, I'm going to do whatever it takes for the team in whatever position. One of my strengths is that I can play in different positions and I like that the coaches see that in me. I can play any role for them. I feel good, I can play at ease. I can make the team play well," he added.

"We are a team that enjoys playing, as always, but especially with the new ideas and this new enthusiasm with the new coach and his coaching staff. We are in a good moment and I am enjoying this new stage," he continued.

Bellingham stressed that it is a dream come true to be a key player at Real Madrid, for whom he is one game away from 100 appearances wearing the white shirt.

"I'm very proud to be able to fulfil it. 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 have, the effort you have to put in to 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 more," he said.

"There are many dreams fulfilled. Winning the Champions League, La Liga, playing with incredible players, having played great games, scoring important goals, achieving great goals," he insisted.

"All of that is part of the dream of being a Real Madrid player. I want to keep achieving great goals. To help the team win the two remaining games, take the title to Madrid and continue to perpetuate the club's dazzling greatness. The expectations are huge because it's the biggest club in the world, but I love it all and I'm convinced I want to be part of it.

The Briton is preparing for the semi-finals of the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain: "We are reaching the end of the competition. We've been here for three weeks and it's been a great experience. I'm feeling relaxed and trying not to think too much. It's about keeping the body and mind calm. We've had good training sessions preparing for a tough game against the reigning Champions League winners. We know it will be a tough game, but we will do whatever it takes to win," he said.