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Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Real Madrid are relying too heavily on Jude Bellingham’s goals after the side drew 0-0 at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday.
The goalless draw at the Santiago Bernabeu was the first time this season that Madrid failed to score and move into second place, two issues that astound leaders Girona.
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Bellingham, who has scored 10 goals in 11 La Liga games this season, played the full 90 minutes but will undergo tests on Monday after a clumsy first-half crash forced him to treat his shoulder.
“Bellingham had a shoulder problem and tomorrow he will be evaluated,” Ancelotti said in his post-match press conference. “He was able to continue. Tomorrow he’s going to have some tests, it’s probably not a big deal and he’ll be able to play on Wednesday [against Braga in the Champions League]. “
Ancelotti insisted Madrid had enough strikers in their squad to cope if Bellingham failed to score or was unavailable.
“No, we have a lot of resources,” he said. Today we created [chances] with [Fede] Valverde, with Vinícius [Junior], Joselu, Rodrygo [Goes]. We haven’t been clinical. “
Madrid had 22 shots against Rayo, of which they were on target, with 2. 05 xG (expected goals), but failed to break through.
“We tried crosses, we tried via passes, we tried straight passes, we tried in all positions and it didn’t work,” Ancelotti said. “Everyone knows it can happen. You have to go all the way, and the players tried until the last second.
“We’re hurt by the result, but not by the game. We deserved to win. We’re doing well in the standings, we’ve played seven away games and five at home, we’re in the fight, we’re doing well in the Champions League”. Liga. No there’s drama. “
Madrid hosts Braga on Wednesday and Valencia in La Liga on Saturday, before the break.