Real Madrid managed their match on the 16th day of La Liga perfectly this Saturday. Following a convincing victory against Girona at the Montilivi Stadium, Carlo Ancelotti quickly addressed the state of his team, which faced a few scares during the encounter. The coach also announced a significant absence for the upcoming Champions League match against Atalanta Bergamo scheduled for next Tuesday.
Overall, however, it was a calm evening for the Madrid players. After suffering a 2-0 defeat at San Mamés last Wednesday, Real Madrid bounced back strongly against Girona in the league. Despite the absences of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes, and Eduardo Camavinga, Kylian Mbappé, Arda Güler, and Jude Bellingham led the team to a convincing 3-0 victory. This result brings the Madrid side within two points of FC Barcelona, who have played one game more. Nevertheless, not everything was flawless during the match. Beyond some lackluster moments in their play, several injuries marred the team’s performance.
Ferland Mendy Ruled Out for Atalanta Clash
Already plagued by numerous injuries since the start of the season, Real Madrid had a major scare with Jude Bellingham during Saturday’s match against Girona. After a clearance, the English midfielder sat down on the pitch and left the game around the hour mark. While there were initial fears of a potential muscle injury, Carlo Ancelotti reassured everyone: it was merely fatigue. As a result, Bellingham will be available for Tuesday’s crucial Champions League clash against Atalanta in Bergamo.
However, Ferland Mendy will not feature in the game. The French left-back, who had just returned to the starting lineup against Girona, was forced to leave the pitch following an action late in the match. Initial assessments suggest a muscle injury, and Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Mendy’s absence for the trip to Italy, though he provided no further details. “Mendy is injured,” the coach stated briefly before addressing Bellingham’s condition: “He’s fine. Just a bit tired, nothing serious.”
One thing is certain: Fran García will be available next Tuesday for the crucial match against Atalanta, a team currently in excellent form both in La Liga and the Champions League. On the bright side, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Rodrygo Goes will return for this encounter. Additionally, Vinicius Junior might also feature in this pivotal Champions League matchday six, bolstering Real Madrid’s attacking options.
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