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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.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Osasuna v Real Madrid - El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, Spain - February 15, 2025 Osasuna's Ante Budimir scores their first goal from the penalty spot past Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois REUTERS/Vincent West
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Osasuna v Real Madrid - El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, Spain - February 15, 2025 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti looks on as Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham is sent off REUTERS/Vincent West
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Osasuna v Real Madrid - El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, Spain - February 15, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action REUTERS/Vincent West
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Osasuna v Real Madrid - El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, Spain - February 15, 2025 Osasuna's Jorge Herrando in action with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe REUTERS/Vincent West

Overview

  • 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.