Rüdiger and Modric relive Real Madrid’s Champions League comeback vs Chelsea with Bellingham: “Real Madrid DNA”

Much has been made over the years of Real Madrid’s never-say-die attitude and their ability to find a way to win even when not playing at their best.

Never was that more evident than during Madrid’s victorious run in the 2021-22 Champions League, when they came from behind to defeat Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City in scarcely believable fashion in three consecutive knockout rounds to reach the final.

Real Madrid’s famous 2022 comeback vs Chelsea

Defender Antonio Rüdiger was part of the Chelsea team that season and, along with Luka Modric, explained to Jude Bellingham how Madrid, who at 3-0 down at the Bernabéu appeared to be beaten, managed to turn the tie around to win in extra time.

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