“This is unheard of”, Real Madrid cries scandal

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By: Manu Tournoux

The Madrilenians were extremely angry with the refereeing, after the incredible goal refused at the end of the match in Valencia (2-2), Saturday evening in La Liga.

It’s a game that continues to make noise on the other side of the Pyrenees. While Real Madrid thought they would beat Valencia to the wire on Saturday evening at the Mestalla for the 27th day of La Liga, the Merengue finally left their trip with the draw point (1-1). It must be said that in the last action of the match, Jude Bellingham thought he would give victory to his team, but the referee of the match, Gil Manzano, whistled the end of the match the second before the England international shook the net. of the head. Enough to piss off the White House.

“Unprecedented refereeing decision by Gil Manzano prevented Real Madrid from securing victory against Valencia at Mestallawrote the Madrid club in a press release published after the match. With the score at 2-2 and in the last action of the match, Brahim crossed into the box and Bellingham scored with a header, making the score 2-3. But the referee canceled the goal by blowing the whistle for the end of the match when the Malaga native’s pass was in the air. The championship leader deserved all three points, but therefore only got one. »

“This has never happened to me before”

At a press conference, Carlo Ancelotti also said he was stunned by this decision by Gil Manzano. “There’s not much to say, it’s unheard of, said the Italian technician. We had possession of the ball and the game was supposed to end when Valencia regained possession. This has never happened to me before, but there is nothing to add. »

The former PSG coach also railed against the red card given to Jude Bellingham, furious after seeing his goal disallowed, but who did not insult the match official, according to him. “We don’t like its redcastigated Ancelotti. He was transparent in acknowledging his words, coming forward vehemently, which is normal after what happened, and saying ‘that’s a f***ing goal’. But he didn’t say any insults, he was just frustrated. But he didn’t say an insult, not at all. See what they write in the minutes. »