Real Madrid learn Jude Bellingham ban fate after 'f**k off' comment

Jude Bellingham has received a two-match ban following his red card in Real Madrid's recent 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

The 21-year-old, who recently bagged Madrid's winner in a comeback 3-2 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League knockout play-off tie, was dismissed by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero for using foul and abusive language.

Bellingham was accused of saying to Munuera Montero "f**k you" after disagreeing with a number of his decisions, but manager Carlo Ancelotti alleged the England midfielder had said "f**k off", which he insisted was "way different".

"It's clear that [the referee] made a mistake, there was a miscommunication," Bellingham said in the aftermath of the game "I remember the incident very well, but also I've seen the video. The video doesn't match the [referee's] report ... I hope the footage will be reviewed. We can't change the result of this game, but I'd like to think that going forward there will be a change."

Bellingham then posted on social media prior to learning his fate: "Enough said about the misunderstanding, just wanted to apologise again for leaving my teammates in such a tough position and thank the fans for their support and understanding."

It's understood Madrid will appeal against the decision, which will see Bellingham miss La Liga clashes with Girona and Real Betis. He will, however, be able to play in Madrid's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg meeting with Real Sociedad, as well as the return game against Manchester City in the Champions League.

Madrid have recently complained about refereeing standards in La Liga, having been incensed by Carlos Romero's winning goal in the recent game with Espanyol. The full-back had ruthlessly cut Kylian Mbappe down to size with a cynical tackle from behind but was only yellow carded for the offence. He went on to score the winning goal five minutes from time.

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