Bellingham sent off: Dani Carvajal’s powerful reaction sets the web alight

Jude Bellingham’s controversial sending-off against Osasuna continues to provoke reactions. After the Englishman was shown a straight red card by Mr Munuera, Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal was quick to have his say. His message, posted on social networks, quickly went viral.

Dani Carvajal has been sidelined since the start of the season with a rupture of three ligaments. Despite his injury, he keeps a close eye on what’s going on at Real Madrid and is not shy about sharing his opinions on refereeing decisions. Just after Bellingham was sent off against Osasuna on Saturday, the Real Madrid right-back immediately posted an intriguing message. ‘Today it was time for a red card,’ he posted on social media.

A comment that leaves room for several interpretations. Was he ironic about the referee’s severity? Was he referring to the supposed unfair treatment of Real Madrid in La Liga? Or is it simply a way of criticising refereeing in general? In any case, Carvajal was stunned by the dismissal of Madrid’s No5.

🚨🛑 Dani Carvajal after Bellingham gets sent off: “Today it was time for red card”. pic.twitter.com/cYmatyLl3m

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 15, 2025

Carvajal, a committed supporter despite his injury

During the match against Osasuna, Bellingham was sent off for a verbal altercation with the referee. No inappropriate gestures, no violence, just words that prompted Mr Munuera to issue a red card immediately. It was a punishment that shocked many fans and observers on social networks. They deemed the decision disproportionate.

Against this backdrop, Carvajal’s reaction took on particular significance. The Spanish defender has often witnessed disputed refereeing decisions in La Liga, and his message perhaps implies a certain frustration. Despite his prolonged absence, Carvajal remains very much involved in the life of Real Madrid. He follows every one of his team’s games and is not shy about defending his team-mates on and off the pitch.

🚨 Dani Carvajal on IG after Jude Bellingham was shown a red card:

"Today was time for a suspension." 😲👀 pic.twitter.com/tbnc7qhMpc

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Bellingham’s sending off has once again reignited the debate on refereeing in Spain. Many players and coaches complain of a lack of consistency in decisions, and Real Madrid often seem to be implicated in these controversies.