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| Jude Bellingham |
After continuing his goal-scoring heroics for Real Madrid against Braga in the Champions League, Jude Bellingham was forced off with a knock.
Bellingham scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 win in Portugal, calmly tapping home just after the hour mark for his third Champions League goal in as many outings. However, he was forced off in the 89th minute with an apparent injury, raising fears that he would be unavailable for Saturday's Clasico showdown against archrivals Barcelona.
Speaking after the game, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti moved to allay any fears of a serious injury, telling reporters: "Jude Bellingham is not at risk for El Clasico. He only had some minor discomfort, no serious injury."
If Bellingham is ruled out, he will be a huge loss for Real Madrid, who have made a flying start to life at the Bernabeu, failing to score in only three of his 12 appearances following a big-money move from Borussia Dortmund. Real are at the head of La Liga and will be looking to stay there as they prepare for a mouth-watering clash with old foes Barcelona in Catalonia on Saturday afternoon.
