In a shocking turn of events, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was given his marching orders during the team's La Liga clash against Osasuna. The 21-year-old English international was shown a straight red card in the 38th minute of the game for dissent towards referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero.
The incident occurred when Bellingham was seen protesting a previous incident near the center circle. The referee deemed his behavior unacceptable and promptly handed him a red card, leaving Real Madrid to play with 10 men for the remainder of the game.
This isn't Bellingham's first run-in with the referees. He was previously sent off in a match against Valencia in March 2024. Additionally, he was involved in a heated exchange with the linesman during a recent match against Atletico Madrid, where he was heard using foul language.
Real Madrid looking for a comeback after Jude Bellingham's Red Card
Jude Bellingham was given a straight red card by referee Montero in the 39th minute after directing a comment at the official, the exact nature of which is unclear, but deemed serious enough to warrant an immediate dismissal.
Real Madrid was leading 1-0 at the time of Bellingham's dismissal, thanks to a goal from Kylian Mbappe. The team will now have to dig deep to hold on to their lead and secure a win against Osasuna.
The consequences of Bellingham's red card could be significant, potentially impacting Real Madrid's chances in the La Liga title race. With Atletico Madrid and Barcelona hot on their heels, Carlo Ancelotti's team can ill afford to drop points.
