Will Jude Bellingham Be Fit For El Clasico? Amid Injury Knock Against Braga In UCL Win 

Jude Bellingham was forced off with a knock after continuing his goal-scoring exploits for Real Madrid against Braga in the Champions League.

The decisive goal in the 2-1 victory in Portugal came from Bellingham, who calmly slid home for his third Champions League goal in as many games shortly after the hour mark. He was eventually substituted off in the 89th minute due to an apparent injury, raising doubts over his availability for Saturday’s Clasico matchup against Barcelona.

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After the match, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti sought to calm any worries of a major injury by addressing reporters: “Jude Bellingham is not at risk for El Clasico. He only had some minor discomfort, no serious injury.”

Bellingham would be a huge loss for Madrid if he isn’t deemed to be fully fit. He has made a flying start to life at the Bernabeu, failing to score in just three of his 12 appearances to date following a big-money move from Borussia Dortmund.

Real is currently in first place in La Liga and will aim to stay there as they prepare for a tantalising match against Barcelona in Catalonia on Saturday. They will be frantic to include Bellingham.