Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has revealed the one quality which makes Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham one of the world's best players.
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Guardiola explains what makes Bellingham stand outCity coach praises midfielder's brainEngland star has scored 20 goals this seasonWHAT HAPPENED?
City were interested in signing Bellingham last season but Real Madrid beat them to the punch after paying Borussia Dortmund €103m (£88m/$111m) for the England international.
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Bellingham has exceeded all expectations at Madrid, scoring 20 goals in all competitions, and will be one of the main threats City face when they take on Los Blancos in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.
WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID
"He played when he was 17 with Dortmund and I said with not just his skills but the difference is what he has in his brain and his mind," Guardiola told a press conference. "He came to this club with exceptional players and manager like Carlo [Ancelotti] who has the incredible ability to know the best position and Carlo found it so he clicked quick. He's done an incredible season in terms of goals, assists, his presence in the box. Not just Madrid but with the England national team he has been brilliant. At just 19, 20 , he has a long career ahead of him."
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Madrid will be seeking for revenge for last year's semi-final tie with City, when they were thrashed 4-0 by Guardiola's side. The second leg at the Etihad Stadium is on April 16.