Following his extra-time victor in the most recent El Clasico against FC Barcelona, Real Madrid supporters would have been eager to see Jude Bellingham return to action this weekend. Since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, the Englishman has established himself as an unequivocal superstar and is among the favorites to win the upcoming Ballon d’Or.

This weekend, Bellingham will not be participating in any games. He has not been included in the squad that will travel to the Anoeta to face Real Sociedad.

Few would have anticipated this outcome. Unsurprisingly, this has caused considerable speculation regarding whether Bellingham has sustained an injury. Real Madrid would be adversely affected by that. Despite the fact that La Liga is all but secured, the same cannot be said for the Champions League, which still has crucial matches remaining.

Thankfully, the issue does not appear to be one of injury. Bellingham, as reported by AS, has been excluded from the squad because of gastroenteritis. This suggests that a temporary recovery is probable for him.

The reason Bellingham was removed from the Real Madrid roster

Bellingham has our sincereest hopes for a swift and full recovery. He will hopefully return to one hundred percent as quickly as feasible.

Real Madrid should have sufficient strength to defeat Real Sociedad and move one step closer to the league championship despite the absence of Bellingham. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad has repeatedly demonstrated throughout the years that they are adepts at adjusting to any circumstance.

However, Real Sociedad are undeniably a respectable squad that is more than capable of causing an upset, particularly at home. Therefore, Real Madrid must exercise caution. They prefer to avoid squandering points and bringing the title race closer than necessary.