Jude Bellingham scores again but Real Madrid suffer Vinicius Junior injury blow

Jude Bellingham continued his “insane” start to life at Real Madrid by grabbing the only goal of the game at Celta Vigo on Friday.

But Real's third win out of three La Liga games so far this season came with a scare when attacker Vinicius Junior limped off with a leg-muscle problem after just 18 minutes.

That took the shine off what had been another Bellingham masterclass with the England midfielder scoring his fourth goal in three games since is summer move from Borussia Dortmund.

“Bellingham is insane. I don’t know what to say, I’m speechless,” said veteran Real defender David Alaba. “He is a good boy, he is very talented and works very hard in training. He has many qualities and he proves it every week.

“We feel very good after winning like this,” added the Austrian. “It wasn’t easy but these victories are very important for the group. It strengthens us. Sometimes winning like this is better than winning 4-0.”

As for Vinicius, Ancelotti believes the injury “wasn't very serious”, unlike those suffered by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Eder Militao in recent weeks, and he was confident Vinicius would recover in time to return after the international break.

“Vinicius has had some muscle discomfort in his leg. It wasn't a very serious thing. He tried to play but it was bothering him and we preferred to sub him,” the Italian said of Vinicius, who looks set to miss Real's next game and be out for the start of Brazil's World Cup qualifying campaign.

Real face Getafe on September 2 while Brazil host Bolivia six days later before travelling to Peru on September 12.

Kepa Arrizabalaga made his debut in goal for Real on loan from Chelsea as a replacement for the injured Courtois, while Ancelotti continued with