There are no evidence, but the suspicion is there: Spanish referees have turned against Real Madrid. They are no longer hiding it—their recent decisions suggest that Real Madrid has become a target, which was evident during their match in Pamplona, where at least three calls went against the defending champions. It seems this is not a coincidence, as Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez recently stirred controversy after the match against Espanyol (where Carlos Romero was not sent off and later scored the winning goal). In an official statement, Pérez publicly criticized the referees and the Spanish Football Federation’s Refereeing Committee. This was perceived by other clubs, especially the federation’s top officials, as a direct attack on referees. Based on the officiating in the last two La Liga rounds, it appears that the refereeing standards have shifted to the detriment of Carlo Ancelotti’s team. And the latest development against Osasuna will leave the Italian without his midfielder dynamo from four to even 12 games!So Jude Bellingham got a red card for saying “I’m talking to you with respect, fuck off” 🤡 pic.twitter.com/dWlXzilhIX— Kay | Snapchat & IG Ads (@KayRMFC) February 15, 2025 During the game in Pamplona, referee Munuera Montero gave Jude Bellinhgam a direct red card after the Englishman swear at him.”In the 40th minute Bellingham was sent off for the following reason: For addressing me, being just a few metres away, in the following terms: “Fuck you,” Munuera Montero wrote in the report of the Osasuna-Real Madrid match. Real players were shocked, even Bellingham, who dramatically changes his behavior from a modest boy in Dortmund to a half-bully in Madrid (playing in Real can change you for worse). After the game, even the experienced Ancelotti tried to downplay the incident and defend the indefensible – that his player was rude to the referre. The only thing he and Bellingham could come up with was – he said ’f**k off’ instead of ’f**k you’, which in reality doesn’t really change a lot.No era la primera vez que Bellingham insultaba a José Manuera Aquí le dijo en esta misma temporada “eres un pedazo de mierda” en Septiembre pic.twitter.com/CBO2grsFCL— Jeff (@JeffFcb14) February 15, 2025 Bellingham had to apologize, but in typical bullish Real way, he apologized only to his teammates, who had to play without him for 50 minutes. “With all that said about the misunderstanding, I just wanted to apologize again for putting my teammates in a tough position and thank the fans for their support and understanding. See you at home on Wednesday” Bellingham wrote on Instagram. He quickly ’forgot’ (but the Spanish media didn’t) that he called the same referee ’a piece of s**t’ at the start of the season after a yellow card against Espanyol.Osasuna profit from Madrid’s war with refs and salvage a draw against ten-man championsAnd now ’AS’ is writing that he could end up being punished up to 12 matches. Off course, he will hardly be given such a severe punishment, but the Article 94 is clear: “Insulting, offending, or addressing the main referee, assistants, fourth official, directors, or sports authorities in offensive terms or attitudes, unless it constitutes a more serious offence, will be punished with a suspension of four to 12 matches”. He will likely be punished with up to four games and in that case, he will miss three La Liga games and one in Copa Del Rey.Real is tired and annoyed by late La Liga fixturesFor Barcelona coach, ’f**k off’ or ’f**k you’ is literally the same and it’s disrecpetful. Hansi Flick said that he always talks to his players about these situations.”I think it’s disrespectful, that’s how it is for me. I shouldn’t decide and it’s not my business. It’s not a situation that affects me. But I tell my players not to waste time or energy saying certain things. Why talk about this? There’s one person who talks to the referee: and it’s the captain. I also like handball, he blows the whistle and the ball goes to the ground and you have to defend. I don’t like this kind of behaviour, and I told my players that today. It’s not good for the team. A red card weakens us and we don’t want that” said the German.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 24Friday Girona – Getafe 1-2 (0-1)/Herrera 54 – Uche 3, Mayoral 62/Saturday Leganes – Alaves 3-3 (2-1)/Raba 10 pen, 37 pen, Munir 88 – Garcia 25, Jordan 50, 68/Osasuna – Real Madrid 1-1 (0-1)/Budimir 58 pen – Mbappe 15/Atl.Madrid – Celta 1-1 (0-0)/Sorloth 81 – Aspas 68 pen/Villarreal – Valencia 1-1 (1-0)/Gueye 32 – Sadiq 84/Sunday 16.00: (4.90) Espanyol (3.60) Ath.Bilbao (1.85)18.15: (3.90) Valladolid (3.40) Sevilla (2.00)20.30: (1.80) Mallorca (3.50) Las Palmas (5.40)23.00: (2.60) Betis (3.15) Sociedad (3.10)Monday 23.00: (1.22) Barcelona (7.75) Rayo Vallecano (13.0)***odds are subject to change***
