Jude Bellingham given two-game ban and fine after Valencia outburst, Real Madrid to appeal

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been given a two-match ban for his outburst towards referee Jesus Gil Manzano after the team's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Bellingham and Madrid were left furious on Saturday night after Gil Manzano blew up for full-time when the ball was being crossed into the box by Brahim Diaz, with Bellingham subsequently heading home.

Gil Manzano had told players that the previous corner would be the final play but didn't blow when the set-piece was punched clear by Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, instead letting play run on. The ball was worked out wide to Diaz and as he crossed the ball, the referee blew up, denying Madrid the chance to win the game.

Bellingham was seething at full-time and is reported to have told the referee "it's a f****** goal", which was reported by Gil Manzano in his report. The referee showed the 20-year-old a red card on the pitch as well.

The official match report from Gil Manzano read: “In minute 999 (sic), the player (5) Bellingham, Jude Victor William, was sent off for the following motive: After the end of the game and while still on the pitch, he came running over to me in an aggressive way shouting, repeatedly: ‘It’s a f*****g goal’.”

As a result, La Liga have now handed down a two-game ban to Bellingham, meaning he will miss the matches against Osasuna and Celta Vigo.

He has also been fined €600 and Real Madrid fined €700. The club have said they intend to appeal the decision.

Bellingham is the top scorer in La Liga this season with 16 goals, one ahead of Getafe's Borja Mayoral.

Madrid sit top of the table on 66 points, seven points ahead of second-placed Girona.

They are also in the last-16 of the Champions League and will host RB Leipzig with a 1-0 lead after the first leg. You can watch the second leg live on TNT Sports and discovery+ on Wednesday night.

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