Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham got painkilling injections earlier this Wednesday to somewhat repair some of the pain he was feeling on his knee, according to a report from Cadena COPE’s Miguel Angel Diaz.

Bellingham has been nursing knee inflammation for the last few months but it never actually appeared to be that serious. However, this is relevant news, as Bellingham will be forced to play through pain against Bayern Munich, and that could impact his ability to perform at a very high level in what’s a crucial game for Real Madrid tonight.

If Bellingham is bothered by this pain and can’t play more than 60 or 70 minutes, expect Brahim Diaz to come off the bench and replace him later in the game.

HOW TO WATCH, STREAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Date: 05/08/2024

Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.

Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain.

Available TV: Movistar Liga Campeones, Paramount

Available Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo.TV

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