Burkina Faso
Czech Republic
Indonesia
Lithuania
Montenegro
Nigeria
North Macedonia
United Arab Emirates

Real Sociedadvs.Real Madrid

sportsmole.co.uk, 25 April 2024, 14:00
Real Madrid will be without the services of Jude Bellingham for Friday's La Liga game against Real Sociedad, with the midfielder coming down with a stomach problem.

Bellingham was unable to train with the team on Thursday due to gastroenteritis, and it has now been confirmed that he will miss the clash against Real Sociedad.

However, Real Madrid are confident that the 20-year-old will have overcome the issue in time to feature against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night.

Bellingham has starred for the capital giants in his first season at the club, scoring 21 goals and registering 10 assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.

The ex-Birmingham City youngster has 17 goals and four assists in 25 La Liga appearances, with Carlo Ancelotti's side 11 points clear at the top of the table, while he has contributed four goals and four assists in his team's run to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Jude Bellingham will be absent for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad

There had also been some concern over Rodrygo, who has been struggling with an illness, but the Brazil international has been named in the squad.

Ferland Mendy is out, with the Frenchman's fitness being monitored ahead of the Bayern clash, while David Alaba and Thibaut Courtois are again unavailable for selection.

Courtois, though, is in line to make his comeback against Cadiz on May 4, having made a quick recovery from a second knee operation of the season.

"Bellingham had a stomach problem and Rodrygo had the flu, but they can still travel. Mendy won't travel, he's fine but I prefer him to stay and work for the Champions League," Ancelotti told reporters during his press conference before it was revealed that Bellingham would not be involved.

Thibaut Courtois set to hand Real Madrid huge fitness boost

"I have to think hard about the line-up. The wear and tear has been great. I have to think about things. Courtois is fine, I think he will be available next week. He could play against Cadiz."

A win for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad would see them open up a 14-point advantage over second-placed Barcelona in the table.

"With all the excitement in the world, the objective is very clear. We are seven points away from winning La Liga and the objective is to do it as soon as possible. We will try to do our best to win," Ancelotti added.

"Until the mathematics don't give us the league, we have to fight. The dynamic is very good, it's important that we continue to compete. Win as much as possible. Winning is the best thing, that's why we have to win tomorrow."

Ancelotti is expected to make changes to his side for Friday's clash, with the Italian having one eye on the trip to Bayern next week due to the team's comfortable position in La Liga.

Real Madrid squad vs. Real Sociedad:

Lunin, Kepa, Fran; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Vazquez, F Garcia, Rudiger; Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Guler; Vinicius, Rodrygo, Joselu, Brahim

Show more

Top News

15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly considered buying two new goalkeepers this summer, following underwhelming performances from Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Real Betis will travel to Poland for Thursday's Conference League quarter-final second leg against Jagiellonia Bialystok. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Paul Pogba has reportedly expressed his desire to join a club in one of Europe's top-five leagues in the summer. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Serhou Guirassy hasn't even completed one season at Borussia Dortmund and he's already re-written the history books. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has reportedly been handed just a one-game suspension following his red card against Alaves on Sunday. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Unai Emery has suggested that he is already looking ahead to taking Aston Villa to the next level after their agonising Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain at the quarter-final stage, despite winning 3-2 in the second leg. 15 April 2025 talksport.com A three-goal buffer against any other European team and Arsenal would be forgiven for believing they had one foot in the Champions League semi-finals. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Micah Richards joked he 'can't do anything' after his latest on air mistake. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain from the quarter-finals of the Champions League despite winning 3-2 in their second-leg clash on Tuesday night having been beaten 5-4 on aggregate. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona have held on against a Serhou Guirassy-inspired Borussia Dortmund to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, despite losing 3-1 at the Westfalenstadion this evening. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Kylian Mbappe has escaped a lengthy ban following his sending off for Real Madrid on Sunday. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk After playing out an eventful goalless draw in last week's first-leg, Athletic Bilbao and Rangers battle it out once again in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Estadio de San Mames on Thursday night. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal winning the Champions League would "elevate" Mikel Arteta to Arsene Wenger and George Graham levels of fame in North London, Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn believes. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Thierry Henry has hailed the work of Como manager Cesc Fabregas after being asked about his future. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Ezri Konsa's reaction said it all. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has another chance to hit an impressive milestone when they welcome Arsenal to the Bernabeu in the Champions League on Wednesday night. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Inter Milan and Bayern Munich go head-to-head in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final at San Siro on Wednesday night. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid's 15th reign as European champions could soon come to an end, as Los Blancos must complete a tremendous turnaround against Arsenal in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Bernabeu. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Fears have reportedly grown in the Manchester City camp that goalkeeper Ederson could miss a number of weeks through injury. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Hosts Newcastle United will hope to take a significant step towards Champions League qualification on Wednesday at St James' Park against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly been ruled out for several weeks, and could miss the rest of the season. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Elite-level football keeps rolling on, and talkSPORT is here to keep you up to date with everything. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain have announced their first XIs for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United are set to be without eight players for Thursday's Europa League quarter-final second-leg clash with Lyon at Old Trafford. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk A week on from their action-packed 2-2 first-leg draw in France, Manchester United and Lyon lock horns once again for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Thursday night. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Few could have predicted the rise of Antoine Semenyo. 15 April 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Two-time Conference League runners-up Fiorentina welcome Celje to Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday, looking to defeat the Slovenian team in the quarter-final second leg. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Former Italy defender Gianluca Zambrotta has revealed he'll need a prosthetic leg having been diagnosed with a disease that affects the knees. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Manchester United fans bemoaning Andre Onana's mistakes could soon be a thing of the past as the club eye up two new goalkeepers. 15 April 2025 talksport.com Georgina Rodriguez has showcased a stunning ring on Instagram amid ongoing speculation she and Cristiano Ronaldo will get married.
Tomorrow at 19:00
Lazio Lazio
-
sch
Bodo/Glimt Bodo/Glimt
Sat 19 Apr, 16:00
A
Monza Monza
-
sch
Napoli Napoli
Sat 19 Apr, 18:45
A
Roma Roma
-
sch
Verona Verona