Real Madrid’s quest for three points was marred by controversy last night, as referee Gil Manzano’s contentious decision denied them a rightful victory and triggered a storm of emotions on the field and in the dressing room.
With the match poised to end in Real Madrid’s favor, Luka Modric’s last-minute corner kick offered a glimmer of hope for a dramatic late winner. Brahim Diaz delivered a cross into the box, but the referee blew the whistle before Jude Bellingham could head the ball into the net, nullifying what appeared to be a legitimate goal.
The referee’s decision sparked outrage among Real Madrid players, who felt betrayed and aggrieved by the injustice. A heated altercation ensued on the field, with players surrounding the referee to voice their dissent. Joselu received a yellow card for dissent, while Bellingham was sent off with a straight red.
The fury extended into the dressing room, where Real Madrid stars were involved in a heated confrontation. Vinicius Jr, Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Dani Ceballos were at the forefront of the outburst, expressing their dissatisfaction with the referee’s decision.
Tchouameni’s despair and anger reached a boiling point, leading him to lash out and break a TV interview board in the tunnel.
Meanwhile, Rudiger and Tchouameni, consumed by fury, engaged in a verbal altercation with a member of the Valencia staff.
The tension escalated further as Ceballos, Vinicius, and other Real Madrid personnel confronted security members and clashed with individuals from the Valencia bench.
Footage captured a heated exchange between Rudiger and a member of the Valencia staff, underscoring the volatile atmosphere that engulfed the stadium.
In the aftermath of the match, tempers continued to flare as Real Madrid players and staff struggled to come to terms with the controversial refereeing decision and the subsequent fallout.
The incident served as a stark reminder of the high stakes and intense emotions that characterize professional football, particularly in the heat of contentious moments on the pitch.
