After a dramatic 1-1 draw between Real Madrid and Osasuna, Carlo Ancelotti has spoken out about the shocking red card handed to Jude Bellingham.

The English midfielder’s early dismissal left fans and players stunned, and the decision quickly became the talking point of the match.

Bellingham Apologizes for Outburst

Bellingham, who was frustrated by the referee’s decisions throughout the match, expressed regret for his actions.

The turning point came when he voiced his dissatisfaction to the referee after a series of penalty calls had been denied.

His words, which were picked up in the heat of the moment, led to the controversial red card in the 39th minute.

While the exact words spoken were unclear, Bellingham has since explained that it wasn’t meant as an insult but as a frustrated expression of his own.

A Miscommunication That Cost Real Madrid

Ancelotti defended his player, suggesting that a language barrier played a significant role in the misunderstanding.

He explained that Bellingham had said “fck off” and not “fck you,” a crucial difference that might have been lost in translation.

The Italian coach stated that the referee, perhaps unfamiliar with Bellingham’s English, misunderstood the situation.

Bellingham also echoed this sentiment, claiming that he never intended to insult the referee.

“It was just a personal expression,” he clarified, comparing it to the Spanish phrase “joder” which is commonly used in frustration.

Real Madrid Struggles with 10 Men

Despite being reduced to ten players, Real Madrid managed to hold onto their 1-0 lead going into the second half.

However, Osasuna’s pressure mounted after the dismissal, and in the 58th minute, a penalty was awarded to the hosts for a foul on Eduardo Camavinga.

Ante Budumir converted the spot-kick to make it 1-1, and that scoreline would hold until the final whistle, denying Los Blancos a crucial win.

Bellingham’s Apology to Teammates

While Bellingham expressed regret for his outburst, he directed his apologies to his teammates, not the referee.

He acknowledged that his actions put his team in a difficult position, and he was glad that video evidence would help clarify his intentions.

“I never insulted the referee,” he stated, urging everyone to see the situation as a simple misunderstanding.

A Missed Opportunity for Real Madrid

With the draw, Real Madrid now faces increased pressure from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, both of whom are well-positioned to close the gap at the top of the table.

Atletico will face Celta Vigo on Saturday, while Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Real Madrid’s loss of valuable points could have significant implications in the title race.

Despite the setbacks, Ancelotti remains optimistic, stressing the importance of moving forward and focusing on the next challenge.

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