Will Jude Bellingham be available for Real Madrid vs Man City UCL 2nd leg?
Despite his denial, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has handed Bellingham a two-match suspension as a result of the incident.
Shashwat Nishant New Delhi Real Madrid star midfielder has been given a 2-match ban following his straight red card against Osasuna in the Spanish League. Jude, the England international, was sent off with a straight red card during the first half of Real Madrid's 1-1 draw in La Liga after allegedly making inappropriate remarks to referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero.
The referee reported that Bellingham had said "f*ck you," but the midfielder denied the accusation. Despite his denial, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has handed Bellingham a two-match suspension as a result of the incident. This ban follows the official's report, which led to the disciplinary action being taken against the player, impacting his availability for future matches.
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Bellingham was a crucial part of the Real Madrid eleven which rescued a late 3-2 win in the 1st leg at the Etihad Stadium and will now look to defend their 1-goal lead at home in order to make it to the Round of 16 in the Champions League.
Bellingham starts for Madrid As expected earlier, Jude Bellingham is a part of the Real Madrid starting 11 in the 2nd leg against Man City. The eleven sees the return of Rudiger to the defence which means Tchouameni gets the freedom to come to midfield this time..
Manchester City playing 11: Ederson, Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Stones, Khusanov, Nico Gonzalez, Gundogan, Savinho, Bernardo Silva, Foden, Marmoush
Real Madrid playing 11: Courtois, Valverde, Ascencio, Rudiger, Mendy, Ceballos, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr