Decision pending on Jude Bellingham & Mason Greenwood controversy: Real Madrid superstar could face four-game ban

During a February 1 league match between Real Madrid and Getafe, an incident occurred where Jude Bellingham allegedly directed the word 'Rapist' towards Mason Greenwood.

Jude Bellingham Might Face 4 Match Ban After Abusing Mason Greenwood
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During a league match between Real Madrid and Getafe on February 1, an incident unfolded involving Bellingham and Greenwood. Allegedly, Bellingham directed the word ‘Rapist’ towards Greenwood during a confrontation on the field, prompting Getafe to file a complaint with La Liga’s representative present at the stadium. Subsequently, the league enlisted a lip reader to analyze the situation.

According to Cope, La Liga has referred the matter to the competition committee, although the league has not disclosed the lip reader’s final findings. Greenwood faces the possibility of a four-game suspension if the committee finds him guilty.

Some reports suggest that the Real Madrid player may not have said ‘Rapist’ but instead uttered ‘rubbish,’ which could have been misinterpreted. Nevertheless, Getafe insists on a thorough investigation. The club stands by Greenwood, who joined them on loan from Manchester United after legal charges against him were dropped in February 2023.

Greenwood, who has been in good form for Getafe this season with seven goals and five assists in 23 matches across various competitions, could potentially secure a permanent move to the Spanish club in the summer.

However, if found culpable, the English winger might face disciplinary action. Currently sidelined due to a sprained ankle, Greenwood is expected to be out of action for at least three weeks.

Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 21

186 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 8 2 Missed
Minutes 744 93.0 Avg
Goals 4 0.5 Avg
Assist 4 0.5 Avg
Attempt 23 2.9 Avg
Passes 428 53.589.6% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 21 times for 1788 minutes for La Liga.

Jude Bellingham  scored 15 goals for Real Madrid. He procured 3 assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in La Liga. In the last match Real Madrid won 1-0 against RB Leipzig. The next match in La Liga will be against Rayo Vallecano.

Real Madrid performance and stats

Real Madrid

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Rank 1st
Win 26
Draw 6
Loss 1
Goals 71-22
Diff 49
Rank 1st
Win 6
Draw 0
Loss 0
Goals 16-7
Diff 9

Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 61 points.

In the last 24 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 4 times, and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid won 4-0 against Girona.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 52 goals and conceding 15.​

Real Madrid will play the next match in La Liga against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday 18th of February in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid winning the match.​

Mason Greenwood

Mason Greenwood

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 23

181 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 28 5 Missed
Minutes 2218 79.2 Avg
Goals 8 0.3 Avg
Assist 7 0.3 Avg
Attempt 86 3.1 Avg
Passes 723 25.880.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 6 0.2 Avg
Red 1 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 20 times for 1521 minutes for La Liga.

Mason Greenwood  scored 5 goals for Getafe. He procured 5 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card.

His team is currently 10th in La Liga. In the last match Getafe won 3-2 against Celta de Vigo. The next match in La Liga will be against Villarreal.

Getafe performance and stats

Getafe

Manager: José Bordalás Jiménez
Rank 9th
Win 10
Draw 13
Loss 10
Goals 41-45
Diff -4

Getafe is currently 10th in the La Liga with 33 points.

In the last 24 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, Getafe won 3-2 against Celta de Vigo.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 33.​

Getafe will play the next match in La Liga against Villarreal on Friday 16th of February in Villarreal. The prediction is Villarreal winning the match.​