Carlo Ancelotti gives update on Jude Bellingham fitness scare as Real Madrid injury fears worsen ahead of crucial Champions League showdown against Atalanta

Madrid got back to winning ways against Girona with a 3-0 win, having lost to Athletic Club in midweek. Bellingham opened the scoring while Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe were also on the scoresheet. In the second half, Bellingham complained of an injury, seemingly complaining of a muscle issue, and was substituted.

The England midfielder has struggled with injury once already this season, missing four league games with a similar muscle issue in August and September. Ancelotti, though, does not believe there is any reason to panic. However, with the likes of Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and David Alaba already missing, Ancelotti gave a less optimistic verdict on Ferland Mendy, who also went off injured.

Ancelotti told reporters: "[Bellingham's] fine, available. We had (Ferland) Mendy's muscle injury but the rest are knocks, nothing more."

Madrid play Atalanta in the Champions League in midweek. They need a win, having lost three of their five Champions League games thus far, and will be desperate to field Bellingham in such a vital game.