Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says he has great respect for Lisandro Martinez despite clashes with the Manchester United defender.

Bellingham took issue with a rough tackle Martinez made during a friendly between Real Madrid and Manchester United in Houston but he explained that he and the Argentinian showed respect for each other. during halftime. “The little coпflict with Martinez was one of those things. He is an excellent player.

I came in at halftime and I was hitting this, hitting that. But when he comes to wish me all the best when he’s on the pitch, I really respect that,” Bellingham told reporters. “I know what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. I saw him at the end of the game and wished him well. I can respect that when two players are trying to win for their team and can come together and show respect after the game.

He’s a great competitor and a great player. Just like me, he wants to win. Sometimes that shatters the ending. That’s part of the game. I really respect it. We can have that moment after the game.”

Bellingham scored his first Real Madrid goal to give Los Blancos the lead in a 2-0 aggregate win over United. The England midfielder says he is adapting well to his new club after moving from Borussia Dortmund for £115 million ($149 million).

“I’m confident to come here because I know how good the players are. I know the qualities I can bring and I feel like I’m a good fit. The role I’m taking on is exciting. I’ve got a good game against AC Milan and a good one today. I just want to catch up on the pace of the season,” the 20-year-old said.