La Liga Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been suspended for two games for showing contempt towards the referee after the final whistle in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Valencia. The referee’s report said that the England international had disputed referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s decision to whistle when he headed a cross into the net for Brahim in the ninth minute of extra time. Diaz put in what would have been the winning goal.
Real Madrid is seven points ahead of Verona at the top of La Liga. Bellingham will miss the home match on Sunday and the trip to Osasuna on March 16 against Celta Vigo. Real Madrid is seven points ahead of Verona at the top of La Liga. Bellingham will miss the home match on Sunday and the trip to Osasuna on March 16 against Celta Vigo.
The 20-year-old is the club’s leading scorer with 16 goals in his debut season in La Liga. On Wednesday, Bellingham could face Madrid’s Champions League side RB Leipzig in the last-16 second leg. The federation’s disciplinary committee rejected Madrid’s appeal against the red card, complaining that referee Gil Manzano had made an “error” in sending off Jesus Bellingham.
La Liga’s top scorer with 16 goals
Bellingham, La Liga’s top scorer with 16 goals, scored moments after the referee had given full time in Madrid’s 2-2 draw in Valencia. He ran to the referee after the strike, insisted that the goal remain scoreless, and ordered him to march. Gil Manzano said he showed an “aggressive attitude” and was “yelling”.
As a result, La Liga fixtures against the 20-year-old will miss against Celta Vigo and Osasuna in the upcoming La Liga fixtures. Los Blancos lead the league standings by seven points over Verona and eight points ahead of rivals Barcelona, who are in third place.
Real Madrid Faces a Challenge Without Their Star Midfielder
While Real Madrid still holds a seven-point lead at the top of the La Liga table, their upcoming fixtures will be a significant test of their title credentials without Bellingham’s contributions. Coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to find a way to replace his star player’s goals and influence in midfield.
Several options are available to Ancelotti. He could deploy veteran midfielder Luka Modric in a deeper role, allowing Federico Valverde to play further forward and fill the attacking void left by Bellingham. Alternatively, he could give opportunities to younger players like Eduardo Camavinga or Dani Ceballos, hoping they can step up to fill the void in his absence.
The next two games will be crucial for Real Madrid’s title hopes. If they can navigate the challenging fixtures without their star player, it will send a strong message to their rivals and solidify their position as the favourites to win La Liga. However, if they falter, the race for the title could become much more interesting, with several teams potentially vying for the coveted trophy.
Bellingham’s suspension adds an element of uncertainty to the remaining La Liga season. While his absence will be a significant challenge for Real Madrid, it also presents an opportunity for other teams to close the gap and make the title race even more exciting.
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