Carlo Ancelotti has NOT spoken to Jude Bellingham about ‘wrong’ red card vs Valencia and still insists star man didn’t ‘insult’ the referee… after he asked ‘what the f*** was that?’ when his Real Madrid winner was ruled out
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Carlo Ancelotti says he did not speak to Jude Bellingham about his red card and ruled out winner against Valencia on Saturday – despite the midfielder’s anger.
He also believes his star referee Jesus did not ‘insult’ Gil Manzano even though he was sent off for dissent.
Bellingham was furious when his header to secure a 3β2 victory at the Mestalla did not count because the referee had blown his whistle when Brahim Diaz delivered his cross.
He then asked the referee ‘what the hell was that’ as an angry Madrid crowd Manzaro approached him and was shown a red card for his outburst.
βI haven’t talked to him, I don’t need to talk to him about it. He is doing very well, Ancelotti said.
Carlo Ancelotti has not spoken to Jude Bellingham about his departure, but insists he has not made an ‘insult’
Bellingham was sent off for dissent after his potential winner was ruled out in the Real Madrid-Valencia tie
‘What happened the other day, the red card was wrong. He was a little frustrated, but he didn’t make any insults.’
According to football rules, the goal was not allowed to stand; After all, you can’t score anymore once the match is over.
Real Madrid are appealing the expulsion and plan to cite an incident involving Mason Greenwood if they do.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost 2-0 in the first half at the Mestalla on Saturday, with Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk on target for the hosts.
However, the La Liga leaders fought back and a brace from Vinicius brought them level before Bellingham’s latest commotion.
Seven minutes had been added, with extra time added after the referee awarded a penalty to Valencia before then changing his mind after a check, with the clock at 98:40 on a full-time basis.
In a statement, Madrid said: ‘An unprecedented refereeing decision by Gil Manzano prevented Real Madrid’s victory against Valencia at the Mestalla.’
Bellingham will now miss Real’s match against Celta Vigo next week, and the suspension could be extended if an appeal is ultimately unsuccessful.
However, the club is confident that the straight red will be overturned, just as Greenwood’s was earlier this season.
Real are appealing the referee’s decision by citing a similar incident involving Mason Greenwood
The Manchester United loanee was one of three Getafe players sent off in the club’s defeat to Rayo Vallecano in January.
Greenwood had been shown a straight red for dissent, but the decision was later overturned on appeal when it emerged he said ‘f***sake’ in frustration at not being fouled and not directing his expletive at the referee.
Last weekend, Ancelotti said: βHe didn’t insult the referee,β he said. ‘He was respectful. He spoke English and just said: βIt was a damn goalβ.’
Bellingham has had a hugely successful first season in Spain since joining Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
The England international is currently enjoying his most productive season to date, topping the league scoring charts with 16 goals in 22 appearances.
