Real Madrid is planning to appeal the red card issued to Jude Bellingham during the controversial 2-2 draw against Valencia on Saturday. Despite falling two goals behind, Los Blancos managed to secure a draw with Vinicius Junior’s double. However, chaos ensued at the final whistle when Bellingham, who believed he had scored the winning goal, was sent off for protesting the referee’s decision to end the match just before Brahim Diaz’s final cross.
Referee Jesus Gil Manzano cited Bellingham’s ‘aggressive attitude’ and his repeated shouts of ‘it’s a f*****g goal’ as reasons for the red card. Real Madrid, as reported by ESPN, intends to appeal the decision to La Liga, aiming to overturn Bellingham’s one-match ban. If unsuccessful, Bellingham will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, defended Bellingham’s actions in the post-match press conference, stating that the midfielder’s conduct did not warrant a red card. Ancelotti expressed frustration with the decision, emphasizing that Bellingham’s remarks were a reflection of what everyone was thinking. Despite the vehement reaction, Ancelotti argued that it was not an insult.
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Real Madrid and Bellingham are set to return to action on Wednesday in the Champions League, facing RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabeu. Holding a one-goal lead from the first leg, Los Blancos aim to advance to the quarterfinals with a positive result.