Sent off during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna in La Liga, Jude Bellingham (21 years old, 20 matches, 7 goals in the league) found himself at the center of controversy over his remarks toward the referee.
While Real Madrid plans to contest his expulsion, the English midfielder took the initiative to publicly apologize.
On Sunday, Bellingham addressed the situation on his social media, taking responsibility and thanking fans for their support.
Apologies After Real Madrid’s Pushback
“Enough talk about this misunderstanding, I just want to apologize again for leaving my teammates in such a difficult situation and thank the fans for their support and understanding. See you on Wednesday at home.”
His message refers to the Champions League play-off second leg against Manchester City, a crucial match where Bellingham hopes to move past this incident and help his team qualify.
