Recently, it has been confirmed that La LigaJude Bellingham has been Banned after his red card on Saturday
Real Madrid’s highly anticipated clash against Osasuna was a veritable powder keg of controversy, particularly in the first half. The team burst out of the gates with a frenetic intensity, and Vinicius was quick to claim a penalty for a handball by Catena, only for the referee to dismiss the appeal with a wave of his hand.
Undeterred, Kylian Mbappé embarked on a mesmerizing run down the left flank, leaving a trail of defenders in his wake. He then unleashed a precise shot that seemed destined for the back of the net, only for Vinicius to be unable to get a clean touch on the ball.
The controversy continued to simmer just below the surface, and it wasn’t long before Vinicius found himself on the receiving end of a robust challenge from Moncayola inside the box. Despite the Brazilian’s vociferous protests, the referee once again declined to award a penalty, much to the chagrin of the Real Madrid faithful.
Mbappé, however, was not to be denied, and he tried his luck again from the left, only for Sergio Herrera to produce a stunning save and deny the Frenchman a certain goal.
Despite the numerous contentious moments, Real Madrid managed to take the lead through Mbappé, who scored from a precise low cross from Fede Valverde. The goal was a testament to the team’s perseverance and determination, and it seemed to galvanize them as they sought to build on their advantage.
Osasuna, however, refused to throw in the towel, and they continued to probe the Real Madrid defense in search of an equalizer. Aimar Oroz managed to break free and take a shot that forced Courtois into a fine save, and it was clear that the hosts were far from out of the contest.
The tension reached a boiling point just before half-time when Jude Bellingham was shown a straight red card following an exchange with referee Munuera Montero. The Englishman’s incredulity and frustration were palpable, and the decision significantly altered the game’s momentum.
In the second half, Osasuna intensified their pressure, and once again, VAR played a pivotal role. A cross from the wing found Moncayola alone in the box, but Courtois made another crucial save to deny the hosts a certain goal.
Later, Budimir was awarded a penalty after being fouled by Camavinga, which he converted to tie the game. The goal was a testament to Osasuna’s persistence and determination, and it seemed to galvanize them as they sought to build on their newfound momentum.
Despite being a man down, Real Madrid continued to fight valiantly, and Mbappé found himself in front of Herrera but delayed his decision, allowing Herrando to steal the ball. Vinicius produced a stunning run, evading several defenders, but rushed his shot, which was cleared off the line by an Osasuna defender.
The match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw, with the referee’s decisions once again taking center stage. This result marked Real Madrid’s third consecutive league draw, and the controversy surrounding the match is likely to have lasting repercussions. The team’s title aspirations may be impacted by the outcome of this match, and the club will be eager to put the controversy behind them and focus on their upcoming fixtures.
