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Jude Bellingham doubtful for Real Madrid’s Champions League tie against Manchester City
- Jude Bellingham is unlikely to play Real Madrid's first-leg vs Manchester City due to a hamstring injury.
- Madrid hope Bellingham could be ready for the second leg on March 17, but the Madrid derby five days later is seen as more realistic.
- Kylian Mbappe is also not expected to play the first leg due to a knee sprain and is a doubt for the City tie.
- Both players sought second opinions in London and Paris with Madrid's medical staff involved in the assessment.
- There are fears over aggravating Mbappe's knee issue if he returns too early, with unclear return timelines for both players.
- The Athletic reported Bellingham’s injury is more complex and not likely to return in early March, with a six-to-eight week recovery timeline.
- Mbappe’s camp indicated the knee issue may not require surgery, with tests ongoing in Paris.
- Madrid have one league game before the international break and then play derby against Atletico Madrid on March 22.
- Bellingham has 28 appearances this season for Real Madrid with six goals and four assists.
- Mbappe has 38 goals and six assists in 33 appearances this season for Paris Saint-Germain.
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