Bellingham Benched as Ancelotti Rolls the Dice Before El Clásico Final
In a bold and somewhat surprising move, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has opted to leave star midfielder Jude Bellingham out of the starting lineup for Wednesday night’s LaLiga clash against Getafe.
The England international, who has become a fan favorite since joining from Borussia Dortmund, starts on the bench — sparking both concern and speculation among Madridistas.
⚔️ Rested or Risky?
With Los Blancos trailing arch-rivals Barcelona by seven points — albeit with a game in hand — this midweek fixture is nothing short of crucial. Yet Ancelotti seems to be playing the long game, possibly preserving Bellingham for the high-stakes Copa del Rey final against Barça this weekend.
The 20-year-old has had a respectable season, even if it doesn’t quite match the fireworks of his debut year. With 13 goals and 13 assists so far in all competitions, Bellingham remains one of Madrid’s top performers, despite recent dips in form.
🗣️ Opinion: Tactical Genius or Gamble Too Far?
Ancelotti’s decision is a double-edged sword. On one hand, resting Bellingham could maximize his energy and focus for the final that could win Madrid silverware. On the other hand, with the title race still mathematically alive, dropping points to Getafe could seal LaLiga in Barcelona’s favor.
And let’s be honest — with six games remaining, any slip-up at this point is a title-killer.
Ancelotti is no stranger to pressure, but with whispers already circulating about his potential exit from the Bernabéu this summer, every decision he makes now feels like a statement — or a swan song.
👀 All Eyes on the Copa Final
If this gamble pays off and Bellingham lights up the Copa del Rey final, Ancelotti will be hailed as a master tactician. But if Getafe manage to snatch points tonight, and the final doesn’t end with silverware, the backlash will be brutal.
Football, as always, is a game of fine margins — and Ancelotti is walking a tightrope.
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