Real Madrid goal disallowed: Valencia controversial draw, Bellingham red carded at Mestalla mayhem
Real Madrid's tumultuous return to Mestalla Stadium ends in chaos as controversial referee decision denies them a winning goal. Chaos ensues.
Real Madrid's highly anticipated return to the Mestalla Stadium was filled with charged emotions after the racial abuse of Vinicius Junior in the previous season. The tension between the teams was palpable as the match unfolded with unexpected twists and turns.
Real Madrid found themselves in a difficult position after conceding two unfortunate goals in the first half. However, they fought back valiantly, with an emotional brace from Vinicius leveling the score with just 14 minutes remaining.
The game was marred by controversy, with a long VAR review denying Valencia a penalty and a horrific injury to Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby in the final minutes of regulation. The teams were left to navigate seven minutes of stoppage time in a match that ended in chaos.
In a dramatic turn of events, Real Madrid was controversially denied what seemed to be the winning goal with the last kick of the game. This decision not only cost them three points but also resulted in star player Jude Bellingham being sent off after the ensuing fracas.
Referee Jesus Gil Manzano made a contentious call at the end of the match, disallowing Real Madrid's winning goal in added time. Despite Bellingham's perfectly executed header, the referee blew the full-time whistle before the chance played out, sparking confusion and outrage among players and officials.
In the aftermath, Bellingham was shown a red card and will be suspended for upcoming La Liga matches, though he will be eligible to play in the Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed disbelief at the turn of events, stating that he had never experienced such a situation in his managerial career.
Despite the controversy, Real Madrid remains at the top of La Liga and looks ahead to future matches with determination and resilience. The team's focus remains on maintaining their position as league leaders, despite the challenges they may face along the way.
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