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Jude Bellingham picks up shoulder injury as Real Madrid are held at home by Rayo

Jude Bellingham has his shoulder bandaged during Real Madrid's LaLiga game against Rayo Vallecano in November 2023.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Jude Bellingham will be assessed after the midfielder picked up a shoulder injury in Los Blancos' 0-0 draw at home to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Madrid failed to score for the first time this season as Rayo earned a creditable point in the capital clash, with Bellingham unable to follow up his heroics from last weekend's Clasico.

The England star, who came into the match with 13 goals from his first 13 appearances, showed off the Kopa Trophy he won at last week's Ballon d'Or ceremony to the fans before kick-off.

Bellingham went down clutching his shoulder in the first half and was heavily bandaged. He completed the 90 minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu, but must be doubtful for Madrid's Champions League clash at home to Braga on Wednesday.

“Bellingham has a problem with his shoulder. He will undergo medical tests tomorrow. I hope he can play on Wednesday against Braga," Ancelotti said after the match.

The 20-year-old hit the bar in the first half as Madrid racked up 20 shots against Rayo, but Los Blancos had to settle for a point and drop to second in LaLiga.

Madrid, on 29 points, are two behind surprise leaders Girona and two ahead of rivals Barcelona with 12 rounds of the competition played.

Girona beat Osasuna 4-2 in Pamplona on Saturday, while Barcelona secured a last-gasp 1-0 at Real Sociedad later in the day.

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