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Real Madrid faces Champions League clash without injured Jude Bellingham

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In the world of football, injuries are an unfortunate reality that teams have to face from time to time. And Real Madrid is currently grappling with the absence of one of their key players, Jude Bellingham, who is expected to be out of action for three weeks due to a sprained ankle. The midfielder's absence has raised questions about how the team will cope, especially as they gear up for their Champions League round-of-16 first leg against RB Leipzig.

However, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has come forward to back his team, expressing confidence in their ability to perform well even without Bellingham on the field. In a pre-match news conference in Leipzig, Ancelotti highlighted that the team has already won four games this season without the influential midfielder. He commended the players who have stepped in to replace Bellingham, such as Brahim Díaz and Joselu, acknowledging their contributions and stating that they have performed well.

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