La Liga: Jude Bellingham reacts to two-match ban

Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has described his suspension for dissent as “ridiculous”.

The England international believes he is being made a scapegoat in La Liga.

Bellingham thought he had scored the winner as Madrid drew 2-2 at Valencia last weekend.

But the goal came seconds after the full-time whistle was blown by on-field referee Jesus Gil Manzano.

Los Blancos boss, Carlo Ancelotti, revealed Bellingham was sent off for yelling, “It’s a f*cking goal,” as he raced over to Manzano.

In the referee’s notes, he noted that the 20-year-old was sent off for having displayed an “aggressive attitude” towards the referee.

But speaking to reporters after drawing with RB Leipzig, Bellingham said:

“I didn’t say anything offensive; I didn’t say anything different to what my teammates said, and I think that sometimes because I’m new they want to make an example of me.

“In the end, I have to be responsible for my actions and I’m not proud, but I think two matches for that is a bit ridiculous, but if it’s two matches I have to take my responsibility and I’ll cheer from the stands.”