Real Madrid dropped two crucial points in the La Liga title race after a 1-1 draw with Osasuna. The match started positively for Los Blancos, with Kylian Mbappé opening the scoring. The Frenchman’s goal marked his 17th of the season, placing him just behind Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski in the top-scorers chart.
However, the game soon took a different turn as Osasuna adopted a more aggressive approach, committing several rough tackles that frustrated Real Madrid players. The situation appeared to irritate midfielder Jude Bellingham, who was eventually shown a red card and sent off. A video circulating online captured the Englishman saying, “I’m talking to you with respect. Fck off.”* According to the referee, Bellingham had directed the words “fck you”* toward him, which prompted the dismissal. The referee later explained the situation to Real Madrid captain Luka Modrić.
When asked about the incident, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick commented: “If you say this to me, I think it’s not very nice and shows a lack of respect. But I’m not the one who decides on this. I always tell my players: why waste time arguing with the referee after a decision? Only the captain should speak.”
Real Madrid led at halftime, but Osasuna responded in the second half to level the score at 1-1. The draw delivered a significant blow to Real Madrid’s title hopes, although they remain top of the La Liga table with 51 points.
