Real Madrid's Referee Criticism Overshadows Champions League Clash with Manchester City

Real Madrid's ongoing disputes over officiating dominate headlines as Manchester City prepares for the second leg of their Champions League tie.

Real Madrid has escalated its public criticism of referees, fueled by Jude Bellingham's recent controversial red card in La Liga.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti and the club have implied a broader conspiracy against them, citing incidents in domestic matches and the Negreira Case involving Barcelona.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has downplayed his team's chances, describing them as having only a '1%' likelihood of advancing after losing the first leg 3-2.
Jude Bellingham is expected to play in the crucial second leg despite his domestic suspension, with Real Madrid holding a slight aggregate advantage.
The narrative around refereeing controversies has overshadowed the buildup to what could be a defining match in the Champions League season.