Jude Bellingham Suffers Injury in Real Madrid‘s Win Over Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham sustained an injury during his team’s 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano on sunday, February 1, 2026. The injury casts doubt on his availability for England’s upcoming amiable matches against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley next month.
Bellingham will undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury. Real Madrid
manager Carlo Ancelotti stated after the match that the injury appeared to be
to his ankle.
England Concerns
The injury is a significant concern for England manager Thomas Tuchel,with
the friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan scheduled for next month.
Bellingham is a key player for the national team, and his absence would be a
blow to England’s preparations.
Fan Reaction and Added Time controversy
Prior to the match, Bellingham, along with
Vinícius Júnior,
received whistles from some sections of the Santiago Bernabéu crowd when their
names were announced.
The match also saw controversy surrounding the nine minutes of added time, with
Real Madrid scoring a late penalty, converted by Kylian Mbappé, to secure the
win.
Ancelotti Defends Added Time and Fan Support
Ancelotti defended the amount of added time, stating that visiting teams often
take a significant amount of time over goal kicks. He also acknowledged the
fans’ right to express their opinions but emphasized his respect for the
Bernabéu crowd and his desire for their continued support.
“I respect the Bernabéu crowd,and I’ll always ask for their support,”
Ancelotti said.
Ancelotti also stated that his team is showing the commitment and effort he
expects, despite a challenging start to his tenure.
“I’m not Gandalf the White,” Ancelotti said. “What I’m getting is what I
wanted from my players: commitment and effort.”
Recent Form and Previous Injury
Bellingham has had a somewhat injury-prone season, having undergone shoulder
surgery last summer.
Real Madrid secured the win thanks to a late penalty from Kylian Mbappé after
a match that saw them struggle to break down rayo Vallecano.
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