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Real Madrid Receive Concerning Jude Bellingham Injury Update Ahead of Key Run

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Feb 10, 2026 2:13 PM ET

Like many teams in Europe, Real Madrid has a busy schedule ahead, with Champions League and La Liga as the only hopes for a title this season.

Real Madrid will be playing the Round of 16 playoffs of the Champions League against Benfica over two legs in the next two weeks, along with La Liga matches in between. The team will be without one of their key players, Jude Bellingham.

Bellingham suffered an injury in the La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on February 1, 2026. The English midfielder appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury and was diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury.

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid walks off the pitch after an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 01, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images

Bellingham was reportedly set to miss a month for Real Madrid, which would see him out for the matches against Benfica in the round of 16 playoffs of the Champions League, but new reports suggest that the player could be out for longer.

How Long Will Jude Bellingham Be Out For?

According to Ramon Álvarez of RadioMarca, Jude Bellingham's injury does not keep the player out for just a month. Álavrez's report suggests that Bellingham's recovery could last up to two months.

Real Madrid has not confirmed how long Bellingham will be out for, but he is expected to miss the rest of February.

Real Madrid Games in February

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Feb. 14 (La Liga)
Benfica vs Real Madrid: Feb. 17 (Champions League Round of 16 playoffs 1st Leg)
Osasuna vs Real Madrid: Feb. 21 (La Liga)
Real Madrid vs Benfica: Feb. 25 (Champions League Round of 16 playoffs 2nd Leg)

Real Madrid is second in La Liga with 57 points and is one point behind FC Barcelona. The next months are crucial for Real Madrid's pursuit of trophies this season, and the absence of Bellingham has worried many fans.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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