Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is facing a lengthy suspension following his dismissal in the La Liga match against Osasuna (1:1) in the 24th round. It is reported that the reason for the dismissal was insulting the referee.
The incident occurred at the end of the first half when the 23-year-old Englishman received a straight red card after speaking with the referee.
According to tournament regulations, insulting or offensive language towards the referee or his assistants is punishable by a suspension ranging from 4 to 12 matches.
Bellingham stated after the game against Osasuna that he did not insult the referee and said nothing disrespectful to him.
Vihaan Mehrotra