Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is unlikely to face any consequences for his offensive remarks towards the referee during the team’s 4-1 victory over Espanyol. Despite the final score, it was a challenging match for Madrid, as they fell behind 1-0 early in the second half. However, their fortunes changed after Vinicius Junior was brought on as a substitute.
In the closing minutes of the game, Bellingham received a yellow card for protesting what he believed was a missed call. As cameras zoomed in on him, he could be seen directing derogatory language towards referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero.
According to MARCA, there will not be an investigation into this incident since it occurred on the pitch and falls under the jurisdiction of the referee. It appears that Munuera Montero either did not hear or chose not to report Bellingham’s comments. Consequently, no further action will be taken.
La Liga only investigates comments made in public settings such as interviews or press conferences. Therefore, unless a formal complaint is filed (which seems highly unlikely), they are prepared to move on from this incident.
As a result of these developments, Bellingham will continue to be available for selection by Real Madrid and is expected to feature in their upcoming match against Alaves on Tuesday.
