Phenomenal. Bellingham equals Casillas in unique Champions League stat

Real Madrid is gearing up for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, and even before kick-off, the match has become special for one of the team's players.

Details: Jude Bellingham is expected to start the match, and as reported by Opta, this will be his 47th appearance in the UEFA Champions League. With this number of matches, he equals Iker Casillas—a record among players under the age of 21 in the tournament's history.

Notably, Real Madrid fans gave their players a stunning welcome as the team bus headed to the Santiago Bernabeu. Hundreds of supporters turned out with scarves and pyrotechnics to cheer on their beloved team.

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