Drama in La Liga: Jude Bellingham Sees Red in Real Madrid Victory
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) – In a dramatic turn of events, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham received a straight red card during Saturday’s La Liga encounter against Osasuna. The England international was sent off in the 40th minute after an apparent verbal exchange with referee José Luis Munuera.
Bellingham, visibly frustrated, gestured while protesting a decision before Munuera swiftly brandished the red card. The incident came shortly after Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was booked for arguing over what he believed was a missed handball call in Osasuna’s penalty area.
At the time of Bellingham’s dismissal, Madrid held a 1-0 lead thanks to an early goal from Kylian Mbappé. The match carried extra tension, as Madrid had recently voiced strong dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions in their controversial loss to Espanyol two rounds prior.
Bellingham’s red card could prove costly for Madrid as they continue their pursuit of the La Liga title. His suspension will likely force Ancelotti to rethink his midfield strategy in the upcoming fixtures.
