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Jude Bellingham Out for Month, Real Madrid Faces Challenges

2/5/2026

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Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid midfielder, will be sidelined for at least one month with a hamstring injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano.
He will miss at least eight matches, including Champions League games against Benfica.
His absence removes Real Madrid's best playmaker and a key defensive contributor.
Arda Güler, 20, will take the No. 10 role.
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa will rely on Güler and others to maintain the team's edge.

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Story summary

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid midfielder, will be sidelined for at least one month with a hamstring injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano.
He will miss at least eight matches, including Champions League games against Benfica.
His absence removes Real Madrid's best playmaker and a key defensive contributor.
Arda Güler, 20, will take the No. 10 role.
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa will rely on Güler and others to maintain the team's edge.