Bellingham, who was only 20 years old, became a European champion after Madrid defeated Dortmund. Carlo Ancelotti’s side defeated a tenacious German team in London with to goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior, with the Brazilian’s strike assisted by Bellingham.

The triumph caps Bellingham’s remarkable debut season after moving to Spain last summer. The 20-year-old is in the running for the Ballon d’Or after leading Los Blancos to another Spanish title and a record-extending 15th European Cup. He was named La Liga Player of the Season in the process.

What Bellingham said: After the game, Bellingham told TNT Sports that he had always wanted to play in these contests. You go through life with so many people telling you that you can’t do things, and days like today remind you why…

“It gets difficult at times, and you question if it’s worth it. Nights like tonight make it all worthwhile.

“I was fine until I saw my mother and father’s faces. The number of times when they could have been home by 7 p.m. but are making excursions at 11 and 12 p.m. to get me to football. I’m also attempting to be a role model for my younger brother.

“Yeah, I can’t put it into words, it’s the best night of my life.”

Bellingham and his teammates can’t celebrate for too long, as the European Championship in Germany is just around the corner. The England midfielder is doing well right now. The Ballon d’Or may be on its way, and this is unlikely to be his last time lifting the Champions League title.