Jude Bellingham injury update: How long Real Madrid star is out, games missed, and when he will be back

Jude Bellingham has been a sensation at Real Madrid since signing from Borussia Dortmund just seven months ago.

The midfielder joined the La Liga giants in a deal that could end up costing them nearly €134 million ($144m), which would make him the most expensive English player in football history.

His form in 2023/24 has made that fee look like a bargain, though. Bellingham has been the star performer in Spain's top division, scoring 20 goals in his first 29 games in all competitions — a remarkable return for a midfield player. Having already won the Supercopa de Espana, he could end his first season with Madrid as a winner of both the league title and the UEFA Champions League.

However, Bellingham suffered a setback during Madrid's emphatic 4-0 win over domestic title rivals Girona on February 10. The 20-year-old, who scored twice in the match, was substituted due to injury after only 57 minutes, having gone to ground holding his ankle.

The Sporting News has the latest on Bellingham's injury, when he is expected to be back in action, and which games he could miss.

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Bellingham injured his left ankle during the 4-0 La Liga win over Girona on February 10.

The midfielder was initially treated after Girona midfielder Pablo Torre stood on the Real Madrid star's foot inadvertantly while trying to avoid a challenge from Vinicius Junior. Bellingham continued playing and scored his second goal of the game only two minutes later, tapping in a rebound after Vinicius' shot was saved. However, after slipping over soon afterwards, Bellingham signalled he could not continue and was substituted.

The England star's ankle and foot was covered in an ice pack while he sat on the