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Actual Madrid returned to successful methods in La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Girona on Matchday 16 of the 2024-25 season. Nevertheless, the win got here with a regarding setback as Jude Bellingham was pressured to go away the sector after choosing up an damage within the second half. Following the match, head coach Carlo Ancelotti offered an replace on the midfielder’s availability for the upcoming UEFA Champions League conflict towards Atalanta.
Los Blancos dominated proceedings at Estadi Montilivi, with Bellingham taking part in a pivotal function of their efficiency. Nevertheless, alarm bells rang within the 58th minute when the Englishman was tackled by Donny van de Beek. Bellingham instantly clutched his left hamstring, visibly in discomfort, and was substituted for Dani Ceballos, sparking considerations over a attainable critical damage.
In his post-match feedback, Ancelotti eased some fears, providing a optimistic replace on Bellingham’s situation: “He’s fantastic, he’ll be obtainable. We’ve suffered the muscular damage of (Ferland) Mendy, however the remainder have been simply knocks, nothing critical.”
Bellingham was instrumental in securing the three factors for Madrid, opening the scoring within the thirty sixth minute after pouncing on a rebound inside Girona’s field. He additionally performed a key function within the second aim, threading a superbly timed cross to Arda Guler to double Madrid’s lead early within the second half.
With the victory, Actual Madrid stays within the hunt for the La Liga title, however they now flip their consideration to Europe. The crew at the moment occupies the twenty fourth place within the Champions League standings, only one spot above the elimination zone. With a vital journey to Bergamo to face Atalanta forward, the prospect of shedding Jude Bellingham to damage would have been a major blow for Los Blancos.
Bellingham’s resurgence within the 2024-25 season
After a sluggish begin to the season by his excessive requirements, Bellingham has emerged as Actual Madrid’s key participant in current weeks. The midfielder struggled to seek out his type earlier within the marketing campaign, failing to attain in his first few matches, however has turned issues round dramatically. Over his final six video games for the membership, Bellingham has netted 5 targets and offered three assists, marking a transparent turning level in his season.
Throughout the press convention, Ancelotti praised Jude and Actual Madrid’s momentum: “Relating to Bellingham, he’s again, the fifth aim he scored in a row, so meaning he’s again in an excellent type. (Kylian)Mbappe and Arda scored too, Brahim Diaz made an excellent job… We now have to carry the momentum, as a result of little by little, we’re getting again on monitor.”
Actual Madrid loses key participant Mendy
Whereas the information on Bellingham’s health is reassuring, Actual Madrid shall be with out left-back Ferland Mendy for the Atalanta conflict. Mendy suffered a muscular damage within the eightieth minute whereas trying to dam a shot from Yaser Asprilla. The French defender was substituted by Fran Garcia, who’s now anticipated to begin in Mendy’s place for the upcoming Champions League match.
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