As the long-awaited derby approaches LaLiga EA Sportsbetween real Madrid and the Atlético de Madrid (Sunday 09/24 at 2:00 p.m.), alarms go off in the white team due to the uncertainty surrounding the participation of Jude Bellingham. The young English midfielder, who has been a fundamental piece for Carlo Ancelotti At the beginning of the season, he had to withdraw from the training session this Friday, at the Valdebebas Sports City, due to stomach problems.
Although at the moment the concern in the club is moderate, according to the newspaper AS, the fatigue accumulated by Bellingham, who has played practically every minute at this start of the season, could have a significant impact on the crucial match that will take place held at the Metropolitan Stadium.
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Bellingham has been Real Madrid’s top scorer in LaLiga, with five goals, and has also contributed with another goal in the Champions League, a goal in the 94th minute that secured victory on the first day of the group stage. However, his participation in the derby against Atlético is in doubt if the stomach problems persist.
The next few hours will be decisive to know if Carlo Ancelotti will be able to count on his star in another confrontation that will require maximum effort. Real Madrid seeks to remain undefeated in LaLiga, but Atlético de Madrid, under the direction of Diego Simeone, will not make it easy for them.
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So far, Bellingham has been on the field for Real Madrid for almost every minute of the season, with only a brief exception in the game against Almería, in which he scored a brace. In addition, he played another 150 minutes for the English team during the international break.
After the intense confrontation against Union Berlin on Wednesday, signs of fatigue were noticeable, which is understandable given their demanding pace of play. However, his absence from training on Friday represents an additional challenge for Ancelotti and his coaching staff.
Where to watch the Real Madrid vs. derby? Athletic?
Depending on the decisions made by the operators for each matchday, LaLiga matches can be tuned into the LaLiga TV programming on Movistar Plus+ and DAZN LaLiga, which are the two official channels to access the paid matches of the competition. In Latin America you can enjoy the derby on ESPN and SKY Sports (Mexico and Central America).
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