Real Madrid easily defeated Girona 3-0 in La Liga, although there were questions raised when Jude Bellingham was replaced in the second half due to a possible muscular injury.
The England midfielder, who helped Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler score the first goals, seemed to be complaining of pain.
Ahead of Madrid’s pivotal Champions League matchup against Atalanta, he was observed voicing concerns on the field.
Bellingham’s fitness has been a constant worry this season; earlier in the season, he missed four league games because of a similar issue.
Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach, attempted to allay supporters’ concerns about a significant setback.
After the game, Ancelotti informed reporters, “[Bellingham] is OK, available.” “Ferland Mendy had a muscle injury, but other than that, it’s just knocks.”
With David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal all out, Mendy’s injury exacerbates Real Madrid’s defensive problems.