Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti SLAMS La Liga for red-carding Jude Bellingham for allegedly insulting the referee after Valencia clash
Carlo Ancelotti certainly didn't think that the referee was right to hand Jude Bellingham his marching orders.
Carlo Ancelotti was quick to defend Jude Bellingham after his red card (Via X/@FabrizioRomano & Football__Tweet)
Jude Bellingham has been trending all over social media following his red card against Valencia on Saturday. The Madrid #5 was sent off following a passionate outburst in reaction to a ‘disallowed’ goal in the final seconds of the game. While the internet has been divided on it’s stance, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is fixed on his take – the referee was in the wrong.
A disallowed goal in the final seconds of the game can elicit a reaction similar to that of what Bellingham did.
There isn't much to say. Something unprecedented has happened.…the game had to end when Valencia has possession. Bellingham didn't insult the referee. The players are angry. We have to calm down before the game on WednesdayReal Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti in a post-match press conference
Ancelotti added that the club will analyze what the official writes in his report and that his team have to get a hold of themselves before Wednesday. Following the draw against Valencia, Madrid dropped 2 crucial points which would have seen them go nine points clear at the top. On Wednesday, the club host Celta Vigo, who are just five points above the relegation zone.
Jude Bellingham sees RED, Carlo Ancelotti unimpressed as Madrid drop points against Valencia
Jude Bellingham’s ‘winner’ against Valencia proved to be his worst moment in a Madrid shirt. The Mestalla was witness to an electrifying clash as Valencia picked up an important point against the league leaders. That being said, the game had it’s own moments, with a sublime opener from the home side to kick things off.
Hugo Duro finished off a beautiful move, as the home side opened up the Madrid defense. Roman Yaremchuk put the home crowd on cloud nine after picking up a loose backward pass from Daniel Carvajal. The forward rounded the keeper before passing the ball into an empty net. Madrid responded through their #7, who pulled one back for the visitors right before half-time.
Fans cheered for him yet again as Vinicius Jr. headed the ball into an empty net in the 76th minute. Emphatic celebrations took over the away continent as momentum shifted in their favor. The game culminated in a fiery clash as Jude Bellingham was sent off for his reaction towards the match official. Social media has since been flooded with reactions to the game and the sending off of Madrid’s #5.
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