While the attack was still going on and the players were still in possession, the referee actually blew a halt to the game. However, this time the referee's rhythm of blowing penalties was so unconventional that it was incomprehensible. I must say that the referee did not break the rules, he did follow the rules, but the blowing was too amateurish and the interpretation of the rules was too rigid. I've expressed my frustration with today's referees, including those who rely on VR technology, who often just follow the script and mechanically enforce the rules, lacking a deep understanding of the game.
In my opinion, whether it is the rules or the referee's own responsibility, the first priority should be to work with the players on the field to give the audience a good game. Many times, the focus of a game is not the performance of the players, but the decisions of the referees. The referee should not steal the show, and the protagonist of the game is always the player. Unless the two sides of the game are physically confrontational, such as the match between AC Milan and Lazio, red and yellow cards are flying all over the sky, it is to protect the health of the players, which is understandable. However, many referees don't have enough understanding of the game itself. Of course, we don't go to the conspiracy theories behind this. After all, if Real Madrid win against Barcelona in this game, it will be extremely difficult to climb back into the standings. It is worth mentioning that before this game, La Liga big brother Tevas had an interview saying that Barcelona still has a chance to overtake Real Madrid. It's hard to think about it.
Turning to Bellingham's red card, I think it's understandable that the referee made the decision under pressure. But for the agitated Bellingham, the referee had no need to show a red card at all. The move completely angered Real Madrid players and fans. The referee blew the whistle before the attack was over, didn't he count it himself? By the end of the match, the referee should have known he had gotten into trouble and it might have been wise to leave the scene quickly. The complaints and accusations of the players, he can choose to turn a deaf ear. The decision to give a red card undoubtedly increased the tension on the pitch.
Of course, the result of this game may only be a two-point loss for Real Madrid, and it is not an unbearable weight. But this approach of La Liga is undoubtedly digging a hole for itself. Not only did it put Real Madrid fans on the opposite side of the league, but it even disappointed many neutral fans. After the game, many Real Madrid fans expressed their support for the European Super League, hoping that the team would leave La Liga. This undoubtedly increased the resistance to Florentino's reforms.
For Real Madrid, the best news at the moment is the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. Although he has previously said that his contract with Real Madrid has not yet been finalized, he said in his latest interview: "I feel very guilty about the Real Madrid fans because I owe them. This sentence undoubtedly makes Real Madrid fans look forward to it. It is reported that Mbappe and Ramos have been in communication, perhaps they are planning for their future lives. The suspense of the La Liga title race this season will continue, but this small manipulation of La Liga cannot change the fact that it is going downhill.