Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham slapped with two-match ban for X-rated rant after controversial red card
Jude Bellingham has been handed a two-match ban following his X-rated rant that saw him sent off on Saturday.
Real Madrid were denied a last-gasp winner against Valencia on Saturday when referee Jesus Gil Mazano blew up for full-time a moment before Bellingham scored.
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The England international reacted furiously, screaming at the referee: "It's a f***ing goal! The ball is in the air!"
It earned the midfielder a red card - the first of his professional career - and that decision has been upheld by LaLiga.
To add to Bellingham's woes, the 20-year-old has been suspended for two league matches.
The referee's match report was published online after the game ended on Saturday.
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It read: “In minute 999 (sic), the player (5) Bellingham, Jude Victor William, was sent off for the following motive: After the end of the game and while still on the pitch, he came running over to me in an aggressive way shouting, repeatedly: ‘It’s a f***ing goal’.”
That will see Bellingham miss the LaLiga matches against Celta Vigo and Osasuna, although Madrid can appeal the suspension.
Boss Carlo Ancelotti defended the ex-Birmingham man as he explained why he didn't need to speak to him over his dismissal.
He remarked: "I haven’t spoken to him. He's a player who tries to give everything on the pitch.
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"I think the red card was wrong. He was frustrated but he didn't make any kind of insult."
Real fought back from two goals down to earn a share of the spoils at the Mestalla.
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Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk scored to put Valencia two ahead, before Vinicius Jr pulled one back before half-time.
The Brazilian grabbed his second of the game with 15 minutes left before earning a corner in the final minute of injury time.
As Brahim Diaz sent in a cross after the corner was initially cleared, referee Mazano blew for full-time just before Bellingham connected with the ball.
His header flew past Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to the delight of the players and away fans before reality set in, causing fury among the Real players - including Bellingham.
The former Borussia Dortmund star has been in flying form this season for the Spanish giants.
In his debut season at the club, he has scored 20 times in 30 appearances in all competitions - including four in five Champions League matches.
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