Overview

• 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.