Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham will not play against Manchester City!

Europe 27 February 2026 at 04:57

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

Real Madrid's path in the Champions League has brought them face to face with a familiar foe—Manchester City—but the Spanish side will have to navigate the tie without one of their most influential midfielders.

According to La SER, Jude Bellingham has suffered an injury that will keep him out of the round of 16 clash. His absence represents a significant setback for the club as they prepare for another high-stakes meeting with City.

The two teams have become regular fixtures in the latter stages of the competition. This latest encounter marks the eighth time in the last decade that they have been drawn together in the knockout rounds. Across Champions League history, they have met a total of 15 times—further proof of the rivalry that has quietly built between them on Europe’s biggest stage.