Carlo Ancelotti was angry with the decision to send Jude Bellingham against Osasuna on Saturday for distancing.
Real Madrid was frustrated when they dropped points again, with Bellingham’s controversial red card as the main conversation point of the game.
Los Blancos had taken over an early lead, but struggled to find a second goal, even though the referee had rejected three strong elements.
Her frustration cooked in the 39th minute when Bellingham showed a straight red card when he called the referee when Real Madrid scored a tork kick.
The decision shocked fans and players alike, and manager Carlo Ancelotti later illuminated what led to discharge.
After the game, Ancelotti said: “I think the referee didn’t understand Jude Bellingham’s English. He said he didn’t show you … It’s different.
“I will no longer talk about the referee because I want to be on the bench next week.”
🚨🚨Jude Bellingham: “I said the words for myself (f*ck off), not too referee, I have already turned away. It is difficult when the referee says I insulted him when I clearly didn’t. I am glad that the videos are exposed to evidence, which violates the match report. ” pic.twitter.com/nofhilez9w
– Madrid Zone (@themadrid zone) February 15, 2025
Bellingham himself repeated the feelings of his manager and insisted that a misunderstanding played a key role in his sending. He claimed that his words were not intended as an insult.
“I didn’t tell the referee anything bad,” said Bellingham. “It is clear that there was a communication error.”
“It is an expression like Spanish ‘Joder’ … and the result is that he left us less with one player. It is not an insult, it was an expression for me. “
Although Madrid’s numerical disadvantage held on her 1-0 lead until half-time, he proved to be expensive in the second half.
Osasuna received a penalty in the 58th minute after Eduardo Camavavinga’s late challenge, and Ante Budimir converted from the position to make it 1-1.
The visitors were unable to restore their advantage and decided with a frustrating draw that had the title rival Atletico Madrid and Barcelona the chance to close the gap.
After the game, Bellingham did not apologize to the referees special for his teammates, which they put in a difficult position.
“I am here to apologize to my teammates when I put them in a difficult situation today,” he admitted.
“I never insulted the referee, I am glad to see that there are the videos that show reality despite the report of the referee.”
After the title race heated up, Real Madrid hopes to stand these controversy behind them and to win again in their huge second leg of the Champions League against Manchester City.
