Real Madrid Star Breaks Down in Tears as Devastating Injury Strikes During Rayo Vallecano Clash

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was forced to leave Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano in visible distress after sustaining what looked like a hamstring problem.

The England star was isolated on the field while pursuing the ball along the flank when he clutched his hamstring and collapsed to the ground in clear pain.

Though Bellingham managed to walk off under his own power, he was clearly upset as he exited, causing supporters to worry that the midfielder might have sustained a significant injury.

Potential Matches Jude Bellingham May Miss for Real Madrid

Potential Matches Jude Bellingham May Miss for Real Madrid

Bellingham will undergo immediate medical examinations to assess his condition, with a rehabilitation schedule to be determined following the diagnosis, though it appears he faces multiple weeks away from action.

Forthcoming La Liga encounters with Valencia and Real Sociedad seem unlikely for Bellingham's participation, while he also risks missing Madrid's Champions League playoff tie against Benfica, with the opening match set for Feb. 17.

The return fixture seven days later might also be beyond Bellingham's reach, as the injury's extent could force him to focus on the final international window before the World Cup in late March.

Bellingham has already experienced a challenging beginning to Thomas Tuchel's tenure with England. A shoulder problem sidelined him in September, while fitness concerns led to his exclusion from October's international duty.

Although Bellingham rejoined the England squad in November, he wasn't selected for the Three Lions' most important match of that period, and questions remain about his position under Tuchel, who called the midfielder's behavior "repulsive" before later acknowledging his poor choice of words in his non-native language.

Should Bellingham be unavailable for the March international window, he could struggle to persuade Tuchel to include him in the World Cup squad for the tournament taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.

Real Madrid's Scheduled Matches

Real Madrid's Scheduled Matches