Carlo Ancelotti Provides Big Jude Bellingham Injury Update
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has offered reassuring news regarding Jude Bellingham’s fitness ahead of Sunday’s Supercopa de España final against Barcelona.
Bellingham, who opened the scoring in Madrid’s 3-0 semi-final victory over Mallorca in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, sparked injury concerns after appearing to struggle with a muscle issue late in the game. However, Ancelotti has all but confirmed the England midfielder will be ready for the Clasico showdown.
Ancelotti Eases Concerns
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Ancelotti addressed Bellingham’s condition:
“He’s recovered well; he finished the game with a bit of a strain,” the Italian revealed. “He’s having a great run and feels good. He’s a player who’s made the difference for us in recent games.”
The 20-year-old midfielder has been in exceptional form, emerging as a crucial figure for Madrid with his consistent goalscoring and playmaking abilities.
Facing Barcelona After October Humiliation
The Supercopa final pits Real Madrid against their fiercest rivals, Barcelona, who reached the final with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club courtesy of goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal.
Ancelotti reflected on the importance of individual brilliance in matches of this magnitude:
“In these games, quality becomes more important than the balance of the team. Individual moments outweigh the collective display,” he said. “There is huge individual talent on the pitch, which can be more decisive than the collective, especially when it comes to defense. Balance and teamwork will be very important tomorrow though—if you defend well, you have a greater chance of winning the game.”
Madrid will also be seeking redemption after a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in October, a result that ended their 42-game unbeaten run in La Liga and left fans at the Santiago Bernabéu stunned.
The Importance of the Supercopa
Ancelotti underlined the significance of lifting the Supercopa de España, noting its impact on the team’s momentum for the rest of the season:
“Whenever we’ve won, we’ve gone on to have a great season, whereas whenever we’ve lost it, we typically haven’t won La Liga or the Champions League. It’s a competition that brings added motivation and sets you on a strong path to continue with the rest of the season.”
Madrid Ready for the Challenge
With Bellingham fit and the team in strong form after five consecutive wins, Real Madrid are well-prepared to face Barcelona in what promises to be a thrilling Clasico clash. A victory would not only secure a trophy but also set the tone for the remainder of the campaign.
