JUDE BELLINGHAM looked bewildered after being sent off earlier this afternoon.
The England midfielder, 21, was in Carlo Ancelotti‘s starting lineup as Real Madrid took on Osasuna in LaLiga.
GettyJude Bellingham was sent off during today’s clash with Osasuna[/caption]
ReutersThe Real Madrid star was incensed by the decision[/caption]
Kylian Mbappe had gotten the Spanish giants off to a great start, scoring after just 15 minutes.
But their task became more difficult when Bellingham received his marching orders on 39 minutes.
As Real Madrid prepared to take a goal kick, the former Birmingham ace could be seen talking to referee Jose Munuera.
When Bellingham gestured and turned his back, Munuera appeared to grow agitated.
He whistled for play to remain paused before immediately brandishing his red card.
Bellingham stood with his hands on his hips, not quite believing what had happened.
Real Madrid stars including Vinicius Jr and Mbappe surrounded the referee in protest at the decision.
But it was to no avail, with Bellingham heading in for an early bath.
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AFPBellingham, 21, looked stunned to have been sent off[/caption]
Fans watching on at home were left perplexed.
One asked: “What must he have said?”
While a second moaned: “Protest should be yellow card offence max. Never seen a player shown straight red card for protest in my whole life.”
And a third commented: “It’s the same thing that he did versus Man City except this time he got a red card.”
Down to 10 men, Real Madrid conceded an equaliser via Ante Budimir’s 58th minute penalty, with the match going on to finish 1-1.
After the draw, Ancelotti sought to shed some light on the incident.
The Italian said: “I think the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham’s English. He said f*** off, not f*** you… that’s way different.
“I won’t talk more about the referee as I want to be on the bench next week.”
‘I’M TALKING TO YOU WITH RESPECT, F*** OFF’
On if he will talk to Bellingham about his conduct, Ancelotti added: “I’ve nothing to say to Jude. I should talk to the referee, not to Jude.”
Real Madrid reporter Lucas Navarrete claims that Bellingham said: “I’m talking to you with respect, f*** off.”
Last week, TV mics picked up an X-rated Bellingham rant directed at a linesman during Real Madrid’s clash with Atletico.
He shouted: “F*** you man! F*** off!”
Even though he swore at an official, the midfielder escaped any punishment on that occasion.
Last season, Mason Greenwood saw red while at Getafe for appearing to tell a referee to “f*** off.”
The former Manchester United forward denied those words, instead claiming to have said “don’t f*** with me.”
AFPCarlo Ancelotti defended Bellingham after the match[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
