On March 7, Beijing time, according to the official statement of the Spanish Football Federation, Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham was suspended for two league games for contempt or disrespect for referees, ** or sports governing bodies. Meanwhile, Real Madrid was also fined €700, while Bellingham was fined €600 personally.
The penalty was based on Bellingham's misconduct with the referee in the previous game. In Real Madrid's 2-2 draw with Valencia last time, Bellingham was sent off for showing an aggressive attitude towards the referee after the game and making inappropriate remarks to the referee.
The referee's report noted that Bellingham remained on the pitch after the game, shouting at the referee in an aggressive manner, repeating "this is TM's goal" several times. This act was found to be contempt and disrespect for the referee.
In previous reports, Real Madrid were outraged by the referee's decision in this match and demanded a suspension of referee Gil Manzano for several weeks. They felt the referee made a serious mistake late in the game, which cost Real Madrid two crucial points. At the same time, Real Madrid also made it clear that they would appeal Bellingham's red card.
According to the Spanish media "VAR Archive", the referee of the Valencia match against Real Madrid, Manzano, has been temporarily suspended, and he has realized the mistakes he made in the game.
Bellingham will not be available for Real Madrid's match against Celta Vigo and Osasuna due to the suspension penalty. And before the national team break later this month, his last club game was the Champions League in the early morning of the 7th.