The match between Real Madrid and Valencia in the 27th round of the Spanish La Liga was a decisive one. In addition to the Madridistas’ recovery highlighted by Vinicius Junior’s brace and Mouctar Diakhaby’s terrible ιnjury, this match will also be remembered for the scаndаl that ensued at its conclusion.

Seven minutes of stoppage time were added in the second half, and the match’s referee, Gil Manzano, sounded the final whistle in the 90th minute during one of Real Madrid’s attacks. Jude Bellingham then slandered the ball into the net by leaping higher than anyone else in the penalty area; however, the goal was disallowed by the referee.

In response to the players’ hasty approach to the referee with objections following this incident, the referee opted to reprimand all dissenters rather than conduct an additional investigation.

Jude Bellingham received a red card from the referee as a result of his involvement in the dispute, which was one of its primary causes. In determining whether this incident constitutes an insult to the referee, the competition committee will adhere to Article 127, which permits referee protests “so long as they do not amount to a more serious action.” A competitor may be disqualified for a duration of two games to one month under these circumstances. All players who received a red card this season were consequently absent for two matches.

Consequently, Vinicius Junior, who had already received a yellow card, averted any further confrontations with the referee. However, he gave an interview to Real Madrid TV following the match in which he stated:

“In the end, we couldn’t [win] because we weren’t allowed to.”

These are strikingly identical to the words spoken by Luis Gаyá of Valencia following their match against Osasuna. The defender stated at the time, “The referee witnessed it, but he chose not to blоw the whistle.” The committee interpreted this remark as an affront to the referee, and as a result, the player was rendered ineligible for four matches.

Real Madrid will attempt to appeal a verdict that finds both players guilty, but it is improbable that the committee’s decision will be reversed. Consequently, it is reasonable to infer that Bellingham will miss matches against Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca in addition to these two opponents. Vinicius, on the other hand, will miss matches against Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca.