Controversy as Jude Bellingham’s late winner ruled out in dramatic Real Madrid draw

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was red-carded for protesting against Valencia's goal in the 99th minute of a match. The referee, Jesus Gil Manzano, had already ended the game while the ball was in the air, leading to controversy. The draw cost Madrid the chance to extend their lead at the top of La Liga, with Bellingham now facing a ban.

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March 3, 2024

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham was left frustrated as his dramatic late winner against Valencia was ruled out by the referee blowing the full-time whistle. The England star, who thought he had secured three points for Los Blancos, was shown a red card for his furious protests. The incident occurred in the 99th minute of the match, with Bellingham heading in Brahim Diaz’s cross.

However, referee Jesus Gil Manzano had already ended the game while the ball was in the air, leading to the goal being disallowed. Manzano’s decision sparked controversy, with Bellingham reportedly aggressively running towards him and shouting, “That’s a f***ing goal.” Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger was also dismissed in the aftermath.

The draw cost Madrid the chance to extend their lead at the top of La Liga, with talisman Bellingham now facing a ban. Valencia had taken the lead through Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk before Vinicius Jr’s brace for Real. The match was marred by a serious leg injury to Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby, who was stretchered off the field before Bellingham’s late red card.