Madrid's Bellingham banned for two matches after Valencia red card

English Woman's Journal - Madrid's Bellingham banned for two matches after Valencia red card

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Madrid's Bellingham banned for two matches after Valencia red card / Photo: JOSE JORDAN - AFP

Jude Bellingham has been suspended for Real Madrid's next two La Liga matches after he was sent off against Valencia last weekend, the Spanish football federation said Wednesday.

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Madrid appealed against his red card but the federation's disciplinary committee dismissed their complaint that referee Jesus Gil Manzano made an "error" by dismissing Bellingham.

The England international, La Liga's top scorer with 16 strikes, netted moments after the referee blew for full-time in Madrid's 2-2 draw at Valencia.

Bellingham, 20, ran over to the referee insisting the goal should stand and was sent off, with Gil Manzano saying he showed an "aggressive attitude" and was "shouting".

The midfielder misses upcoming La Liga games against Celta Vigo and Osasuna.

Real Madrid lead the top flight by seven points ahead of Girona and are eight in front of rivals Barcelona, third.

S.Smith--EWJ

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English Woman's Journal - Madrid's Bellingham banned for two matches after Valencia red card