Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham is “back” after the Real Madrid star scored his fifth goal in five LaLiga games in Saturday’s 3-0 win at Girona.

Bellingham opened the scoring on Montilivi in ​​the 36th minute before adding the second for his teammate Arda Güler. The England international was then substituted in the 61st minute with left leg discomfort, but Ancelotti dismissed any suggestion of renewed injury concerns for the midfielder.

Kylian Mbappé scored all three points for Madrid with his third goal, leaving them just two points behind leaders Barcelona with a game to play.

“Bellingham is fine,” Ancelotti said when asked if the midfielder was questionable for Madrid’s crucial Champions League game at Atalanta on Tuesday. “His leg was a bit tired and he didn’t want to take any risks in the last few minutes. He’ll be available… Bellingham is back. He has scored in five straight games. He’s back and in good shape.”

Bellingham only scored for Madrid this season on November 11, but has since scored against Osasuna, Leganés, Getafe, Athletic Club and now Girona.

Kylian Mbappé, who completed the scoring for Madrid in the 62nd minute, praised Bellingham’s performance.

“(It’s) unbelievable, he’s a great player. It’s a pleasure to play with top-class players here in Madrid. Jude had a great game today,” Mbappé told RMTV.

The French striker has been criticized for some of his performances this season after joining the club when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired in the summer. However, he said he was happy with his performance in the win over Girona.

“(I feel) good. “It’s part of my job to help the team in every game, to play with personality and to help the team win,” said Mbappé.

Ancelotti confirmed that left-back Ferland Mendy had been substituted with a “muscle injury” and would miss the Atalanta game, but played down injury fears for Rodrygo, who was left out of Madrid’s squad earlier on Saturday.

“Rodrygo wasn’t feeling well and we preferred to leave him to work at Valdebebas (Madrid’s training ground),” Ancelotti said. “I think he will be available on Tuesday.”

The Italian coach praised the 19-year-old Güler, who scored his first club goal this season.

“It was difficult for Arda to get into the game,” said Ancelotti. “He didn’t get it right in the first half but in the second half he made a fantastic run and a fantastic goal… He’s young and he has a lot of pressure around him, it’s good for him to take that goal .” Pressure off.