Khabib Nurmagomedov visits Real Madrid as Bellingham repeats his line to McGregor
Photo by Hans Gutknecht/Digital First Media/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Khabib Nurmagomedov made a surprise appearance at Real Madrid’s training centre on Sunday. The visit came at a difficult moment for the Spanish giants following a damaging result in La Liga. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Osasuna on Saturday, conceding a late winner.
The result leaves them trailing Barcelona by seven points in the title race. Amid that backdrop, Khabib’s presence added an unexpected twist to proceedings. The former UFC champion shared moments from Valdebebas, quickly drawing attention online.
Khabib Nurmagomedov visits Real Madrid as Jude Bellingham recreates famous Conor McGregor line Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Nurmagomedov was spotted at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex, interacting with players during his visit. One clip shared on his Instagram stories quickly stood out. English midfielder Jude Bellingham could be seen joking with Khabib, repeating the iconic phrase “send me the location.
” The moment referenced Nurmagomedov’s famous message to Conor McGregor ahead of their 2018 clash. ‘The Eagle’ originally used the line after McGregor attacked his bus with a dolly before their fight. It has since become one of the most recognisable quotes in MMA history.
Bellingham’s playful delivery lightened the mood following Madrid’s defeat. The interaction showed a relaxed side within the squad despite the pressure surrounding their season. Khabib Nurmagomedov also attended Atletico Madrid clash during Spain visit Khabib’s trip to Spain extended beyond Real Madrid’s training ground.