The clash between Osasuna and Real Madrid took an unexpected turn when Jude Bellingham was sent off. The England international was shown a straight red card after a verbal altercation with referee Munuera.

With Real Madrid in control of the match after Kylian Mbappé had opened the scoring, Jude Bellingham allegedly spoke inappropriate language to the referee, who immediately stopped play to show the red card. A rare scenario for the player, known for his competitive but rarely excessive temperament.

The footage shows a stunned Bellingham, just like his team-mates, who tried to understand the exact reason for the decision. There was no physical altercation, no dangerous gesture, just a verbal exchange that seemed to have gone beyond the limits set by the match official. Reduced to 10 men, Real Madrid had to adapt their game to maintain their advantage over Osasuna until half-time. The sending-off could also have a serious impact on the end of the season for Los Merengues, depending on the length of Bellingham’s suspension.

Bellingham’s dismissal has already divided observers. Some see it as a disproportionate penalty, while others believe that refereeing in La Liga is becoming increasingly strict since Real Madrid’s recent complaint following the defeat by Espanyol Barcelona.