English midfielder Jude Bellingham has apologised to his Real Madrid teammates after his red card in the team’s recent match against Osasuna on Saturday in the 24th round of La Liga.
Bellingham, 21, received a direct red card in the 39th minute of the Osasuna match. The referee, Munuera Montero, explained his decision by stating that the English player used inappropriate language. However, Bellingham claimed the referee misunderstood his words.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving Real Madrid struggling in La Liga. The team has failed to win in their last three matches, with two draws and one loss, collecting only two points out of a possible nine.
Real Madrid’s lead in La Liga is now under threat. They are just one point ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid and three points ahead of third-placed Barcelona, who have played one fewer match.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham apologises after being sent off against Osasuna
Bellingham took to his official Instagram account to address the situation. He wrote, “After everything said about the misunderstanding, I want to apologise again for putting my team in a tough spot. Thank you to the fans for their support and understanding. See you at home on Wednesday.”
In his message, Bellingham referred to Real Madrid’s upcoming Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday. The game will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, as part of the second leg of the round of 16 qualifiers.
In the first leg, Bellingham scored a crucial goal in the 92nd minute, helping Real Madrid secure a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Real Madrid now need to avoid defeat in Wednesday’s match to qualify for the Champions League round of 16 for the 18th consecutive season. The team holds the record for the most Champions League titles, with 15, eight more than their closest rival, AC Milan.
This season, Jude Bellingham has played 33 matches for Real Madrid, contributing 21 goals (11 goals and 10 assists), according to data from the “Transfer Market” website.
