It's been confirmed Bellingham will undergo surgery on a long-term shoulder injury. The Real Madrid star will thus put an end to an ordeal lasting 599 days and 100 games, faced by gritting his teeth and playing with a cumbersome bandage.

Real Madrid recorded their first win under new head coach Xabi Alonso, beating Pachuca 3-1 to take them to four points in the group stage. Midfielder Jude Belli

Jude Bellingham has been quietly battling a persistent injury — one that has reached a critical turning point.