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Why aren’t Jude Bellingham and Bernardo Silva starting for Real Madrid vs Elche in 2026-27 LaLiga season?

Questions have arisen regarding Real Madrid's team selection ahead of their LaLiga meeting with Elche during the 2026-27 campaign. Both Jude Bellingham and Bernardo Silva were omitted from the starting eleven for the match.

The unexpected benching of the two high-profile stars has drawn attention as observers examine the reasons behind their absence from the opening lineup.