Bellingham's Red Card Controversy in Real Madrid’s Draw Against Osasuna
Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Osasuna turned into a heated encounter, and the biggest talking point? Jude Bellingham’s controversial red card. The English midfielder was sent off in the 39th minute, and he insists it was all a misunderstanding. Carlo Ancelotti, Madrid’s head coach, was visibly frustrated, claiming that poor refereeing decisions once again played a role in his team dropping points.
Bellingham’s dismissal stemmed from an interaction with referee José Luis Munuera Montero. According to the referee’s report, the 21-year-old insulted him, allegedly saying, “F*** you.” However, Bellingham and Ancelotti argue that he actually said, “F*** off,” which is more of an expression of frustration rather than a direct insult. The midfielder defended himself post-match, saying the phrase was something he had used for years and was not directed at the official. He hopes that a video review will prove his innocence, though Madrid is already preparing an appeal.
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But this wasn’t the only refereeing controversy in the match. Real Madrid had multiple penalty claims waved away, including potential fouls on Vinícius Júnior and Bellingham himself, as well as a suspected handball inside Osasuna’s box. Ancelotti was left fuming, questioning why the VAR wasn’t used in these moments. To make matters worse, Madrid then conceded a penalty early in the second half when Eduardo Camavinga’s challenge on Ante Budimir was reviewed by VAR, leading to the equalizer.
This result means Madrid remains top of La Liga but is now only one point ahead of Atlético Madrid and three points ahead of Barcelona, who still have a game in hand. With the title race tightening, every point matters, and Madrid feels officiating decisions are costing them dearly.
The tension between Madrid and La Liga’s referees has been brewing for a while. The club has already expressed concerns about officiating, and incidents like these only add to their frustrations. Madrid has previously filed complaints about refereeing inconsistencies, and their relationship with Spanish football authorities remains strained.
As for Bellingham, this isn’t his first red card in Spain. Last season, he was sent off after a late goal against Valencia was controversially disallowed, leading to an emotional outburst. Despite his fiery nature on the pitch, he insists that he never intended to insult the referee this time around.
Madrid’s next steps will be crucial. Will the appeal work in Bellingham’s favor? Will Madrid’s frustration with refereeing decisions continue to grow? One thing is certain—this La Liga season is heating up, both on and off the pitch.
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