Jude Bellingham injury: Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti delivers update as Barcelona clash looms

Rodrygo put Real Madrid ahead against Braga in the 16th minute, with Bellingham then scoring in the second half.

It was the England international's 11th goal for the club since his huge move from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer.

Though Braga pulled a goal back through Alvaro Djalo, it wasn't enough for the minnows to get anything from the contest.

Late on, Bellingham hobbled off with a suspected groin problem.

That has set alarm bells ringing among Real Madrid fans that the midfielder could miss Real's blockbuster clash with Barcelona on Saturday.

But Ancelotti has now moved to allay concerns, though did admit the 20-year-old has 'discomfort' as he came off.

“The pitch was soft and there’s nothing serious about it," said the Italian.

"He has a bit of discomfort, he’s fine."

Real weren't at their swashbuckling best on Tuesday, with Braga proving to be difficult opponents.

But that won't concern the club who are now well on their way to making the knockout stages of the competition.

And Ancelotti was happy with the way his side performed, though did have a complaint as well.

“It was a good game," he stated.

"We had a hard fight, the key was the goal we conceded because the game was on track for us with Bellingham’s goal, and it changed the dynamic of the game.

"We lost the distance between the lines.”

Another player Ancelotti spoke about after Real's win in Portugal was Vinicius Jr.

The Brazil international was named man of the match after producing one of his best performances of the season so far.

Vini Jr went into the match having been allegedly targeted with racist abuse by Sevilla fans over the weekend.

And Ancelotti was proud of the response from the Brazil international who, on his day, is one of the best wingers in the whole of world football.

"He's back to his best," said the 66-year-old.

"He got the goal, which was ruled out by the narrowest of margins, and he made two assists, for Rodrygo and Bellingham.

"He's back and he's back in form. He made the difference today.

“We try and play with a bank of four in defence and Bellingham puts a shift in on the left-hand side so Vini Jr can be fresher in the transitions and for counter-attacks.

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"I don't know how much distance Vini Jr. covered today.

"The opposition were playing a very high line, that's where the first goal came from.

"They work really well together with the ball and without it.

"We have to improve there but they're both doing a great job."

As for Barcelona, they're currently preparing for their own Champions League clash.

The Catalan giants are due to face off against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night (5.45pm).

Barcelona have won their opening two matches in the tournament so far, clocking up victories over Porto and Antwerp.