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Why Jude Bellingham was subbed during Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with Bayern Munich as Carlo Ancelotti provides update

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Bellingham was withdrawn 15 minutes before the end of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-bayern-munich-jude-bellingham-vinicius-jr/bltd84cac33f143a99f" target="_blank">Real's 2-2 draw in Munich</a>, leaving the pitch when his team were still chasing an equaliser after Leroy Sane and Harry Kane had turned things around following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-real-madrid-vinicius-junior-exclusive-champions-league-club-cristiano-ronaldo-kevin-de-bruyne/bltcfdb748839260169" target="_blank">Vinicius Junior's record-equalling opener</a>. It was a blow to lose the England midfielder after 21 goals and 10 assists in 36 appearances so far this season, but he had been physically struggling since the hour mark.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ancelotti said: "Jude Bellingham was not at the best level tonight, but the same for the entire team. Bellingham got cramps after 60 minutes, so I had to substitute him."

WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/player/jude-bellingham/e83ula4wockmc2xid7185kcq2" target="_self">Bellingham</a> had sat out Real Madrid's La Liga win over Real Sociedad last Friday due to a stomach illness. He wasn't initially named in the travelling squad but still joined his team-mates in San Sebastian and remained an unused substitute. That absence may explain why he wasn't himself in Germany.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

With <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/team/real-madrid/3kq9cckrnlogidldtdie2fkbl" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a> to face Bayern Munich at home in just eight days' time, there is every chance that Bellingham could be allowed additional time to rest and recover by sitting out the weekend visit of Cadiz in La Liga. Los Blancos lead the way domestically and have an 11-point cushion over Barcelona with only 15 left to play for, which gives Ancelotti the freedom to rest a number of starters, as had been the case against Real Sociedad.The unexpected substitution of Jude Bellingham in the Champions League has intrigued many. Football enthusiasts following the twists and turns of the sport might want to explore the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/betting/parimatch-bonus-code/blt1f5874e02a54b16f" target="_blank">Parimatch bonus code</a>, adding even more opportunities to the excitement of each match.

WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM AND REAL MADRID?

Why Jude Bellingham was subbed during Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with Bayern Munich as Carlo Ancelotti provides update | Goal.com

Carlo Ancelotti has shared the reason Jude Bellingham couldn&apos;t complete Real Madrid&apos;s Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.

Why Jude Bellingham was subbed during Real Madrid&apos;s Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with Bayern Munich as Carlo Ancelotti provides update