Real Madrid Held to 1-1 Draw at Osasuna After Bellingham's Red Card
The La Liga leaders' frustrations with officiating continue as controversial decisions overshadow their third consecutive winless match.
- Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham received a straight red card in the 39th minute for dissent, leaving the team with 10 players for much of the match.
- Kylian Mbappe scored early to give Madrid the lead, but Osasuna's Ante Budimir equalized with a penalty in the 58th minute following a foul by Eduardo Camavinga.
- Head coach Carlo Ancelotti criticized the referee and VAR decisions, including alleged missed penalties for fouls on Vinicius Jr. and a handball by an Osasuna defender.
- The draw marks Real Madrid's third consecutive La Liga match without a win, narrowing their lead at the top of the table to just one point over Atletico Madrid.
- The result comes ahead of a pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City, raising concerns about Madrid's form and player availability.