Real Madrid are trying to ensure that their star midfielder Jude Bellingham is fit for the final of the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund next month.
According to a report by Spanish daily Relevo, Bellingham has played a lot of matches while being uncomfortable physically. He always wants to help the team and be there but now, with 4 league matches remaining, a plan is being prepared ensure that his recovery is as close to 100% as possible for the UCL final.
Bellingham will start some of the remaining games and rest in others, the report added.
Madrid will face Granada tomorrow in La Liga, followed by the clash against Alaves on Tuesday. The Los Blancos will also face Villarreal on May 19 and Real Betis on May 25.
Bellingham has had a dream start to life at Real Madrid as he has a total of 32 goals and assists in his debut season in 39 appearances.
Real Madrid registered a superb 2-1 semi-final comeback win against Bayern Munich on Wednesday to qualify for the final against Borussia Dortmund.
The record 14-time European champions advanced 4-3 on aggregate after the first leg ended in a 2-2 draw.
Bayern had taken a 3-2 lead on aggregate after Alphonso Davies' second-half goal at the Santiago Bernabeu but substitute Joselu struck two late goals to push Real into their sixth Champions League final since the 2013-14 season.
According to Opta, Real Madrid also achieved a unique feat as they have now won four matches despite conceding the first goal in the UEFA Champions League this season, which is the most by a side in a single campaign since Los Blancos in 2016-17 (5) when they went on to lift the trophy.