Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham suffered a painful injury during the match against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The injury occurred in the ninth minute when the player felt a sharp pain in his left thigh muscle while running towards the goal, and he fell to the ground holding his leg without any intervention from the opponent.
Player Exits in Tears and Substitution
Bellingham left the field looking worried and burst into tears before being substituted by his teammate Ibrahim Díaz, in an attempt to mitigate the impact of the injury on the team's lineup during the match.
Match Context and Fan Reactions
This injury comes amid tense circumstances for Real Madrid, following a heavy defeat against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League, which forced the team to play in the playoff round for the Round of 16. The match also witnessed boos from the team's fans towards the players before the match started.
Player's Medical Condition
According to the newspaper "AS," the injury may be a muscle tear, while the player and coaching staff await the results of medical examinations to determine the severity and potential duration of absence from upcoming matches.