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Khabib Nurmagomedov visits Real Madrid as Bellingham repeats his line to McGregor

Originally posted on HITC | By Filipe Guedes | Last updated Apr 5, 2026 3:31 PM ET

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

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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.

Khabib Nurmagomedov found himself in a very different setting this week, stepping into a Real Madrid training session and sharing a moment with Jude Bellingham. Khabib filmed Bellingham saying “send me location”, a playful nod to the line he once aimed at Conor McGregor. There… pic.twitter.com/0uxhNAc9lr
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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. He was also present at Atletico Madrid’s home match against Barcelona on Saturday.

Atletico were beaten 2-1 in that game, adding to a dramatic weekend in La Liga. ‘The Eagle’ received a shirt during his visit to the club.

His appearances across both Madrid sides highlighted his continued global profile. The former champion remains a prominent figure well beyond MMA.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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