Carlo Ancelotti Provides Key Update on Jude Bellingham Injury

• Jude Bellingham scored in Real Madrid’s 3-0 Supercopa de España semi-final victory over Mallorca.
• The England midfielder appeared to struggle with a muscle issue late in the game.
• Carlo Ancelotti reassures fans that Bellingham is fit to start Sunday’s final against Barcelona.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a reassuring update on Jude Bellingham’s fitness ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated Supercopa de España final against Barcelona.

Bellingham, who netted the opening goal in Los Blancos’ 3-0 win over Mallorca in the semi-final in Jeddah, sparked concern when he appeared to struggle with a muscle strain late in the match. However, Ancelotti confirmed in his pre-match press conference that the England star has recovered well and is expected to feature in the final.

Ancelotti Confident in Bellingham’s Recovery

“He’s recovered well, he finished the game with a bit of a strain,” Ancelotti said. “He’s having a great run and feels good. He’s a player who’s made the difference for us in recent games.”

Bellingham’s recent form has been electric, with the midfielder consistently stepping up in key moments for Madrid. His fitness will be crucial as Los Blancos look to avenge their humiliating 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in October at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Ancelotti Previews El Clásico Clash

Discussing the challenge of facing Barcelona, Ancelotti emphasized the importance of individual brilliance in such high-stakes matches:
“In these games, quality becomes more important than the balance of the team. Individual moments outweigh the collective display, especially when it comes to defence.”

He acknowledged, however, the need for defensive discipline:
“Balance and teamwork will be very important tomorrow. If you defend well, you have a greater chance of winning the game.”

The Significance of the Supercopa

Ancelotti also underlined the impact of winning the Supercopa on Madrid’s season trajectory:
“Whenever we’ve won, we’ve gone on to have a great season. 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 for the rest of the season.”

Looking Ahead

With Bellingham expected to start and Ancelotti’s focus on both individual brilliance and teamwork, Real Madrid will head into the final determined to claim the Supercopa de España crown and set the tone for the rest of their season.