Manager Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed what Bellingham said to the referee in order to receive an early bath, in a shocking dismissal that left Real Madrid supporters inconsolable.
The Italian added, “I believe the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham’s English,” following the game at El Sadar. “F*** off, not f*** you,” he said. That is very different.
“I want to be on the bench next week, so I won’t talk about the referee any more.”
Real Madrid supporters were devastated by the strange dismissal, and manager Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed what Bellingham said to the referee in order to receive an early bath.
“After the game at El Sadar, I believe the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham’s English,” the Italian added. He didn’t say “f*** you,” but “f*** off.” That’s quite different.
“I would prefer to be on the bench next week, so I won’t discuss the referee further.”
Bellingham continued by repeating Ancelotti’s response to the send-off, stating that the main reason the red was being worn was miscommunication.
Bellingham also stated that he did not mean to offend the referee personally, even though his outburst may not have been the best use of words.
The England international claimed that he didn’t say anything offensive to the referee. There was obviously a communication breakdown.
It’s a similar term to “j***r” in Spanish. and he left us with one fewer player as a result.
“It was an expression for myself; it’s not an insult.”
The call turned out to be the game-changing decision, as Osasuna’s mounting pressure caused 10-man Real Madrid to give in as the match went on.
The referee would be at the center of Real Madrid’s problems in the second half, even though they managed to reach the interval without giving up any goals.
After a late challenge by Eduardo Camavinga, the referee finally pointed to the spot at El Sadar on minute 58, but the home team was awarded a spot-kick.
Ante Budumir, a forward for Osasuna, scored from the penalty spot to make it 1-1. The home team would maintain that score for the rest of the match, denying league leaders Madrid a vital three points away from home.
Bellingham apologized to his teammates for his anger, not the referee, as the numbers game contributed to Los Blancos’ disappointing outcome.
He continued, “I’m here to apologize to my teammates for putting them in a difficult situation today.”
“I’m happy to see that there are videos to show the reality despite the referee’s report, and I never insulted the referee.”
Due to the outcome, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have a chance to move up the standings. Atletico will play Celta Vigo on Saturday evening before the Blaugrana host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.