> Real Madrid are set to take a measured approach with Jude Bellingham as the midfielder continues his recovery, with no intention of rushing him back into the starting lineup.
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> According to recent updates from AS, Bellingham will not start the upcoming clash against Mallorca and is also highly unlikely to feature from the beginning in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
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> The situation around Bellingham may seem slightly contradictory at first glance.
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> He has returned to the squad and has been medically cleared to play, yet he is still not considered fully match-ready.
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> The explanation, however, is that being available and being at peak condition are two very different things.