Real Madrid reclaimed the La Liga pole position in the points table following their comfortable 2-0 victory over city rivals Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez stadium on Thursday. Los Blancos are two points clear of title challengers Girona, who stand in second place.
For Carlo Ancelotti’s side, center-forward Joselu stepped up, netting a brace to secure all three points. However, their midfield sensation Jude Bellingham is at the helm, facing serious accusations of using a derogatory slur directed toward his fellow Englishman and Getafe forward Mason Greenwood during the match.
What potential punishment does Jude Bellingham face?
Jude Bellingham has recently disclosed the cons of playing for Real Madrid and fulfilling the sky-high expectations of performing in the Spanish capital. He has maintained a professional attitude ever since donning the Los Blancos shirt. However, following the game against Getafe, the midfielder finds himself in serious trouble.
Reportedly, Mason Greenwood’s club, Getafe, has reported Jude Bellingham to La Liga, accusing him of calling the Manchester United loanee a ‘rapist’ on the pitch following a competitive tackle on the sidelines, according to the Spanish outlet Cadena SER.
It is also reported that the incident was communicated to the La Liga delegate at full time and will be documented in the referee’s match report. This will be subject to investigation and subsequent punishment if the allegations are confirmed against the 20-year-old former Dortmund star.
Following his impressive performances, Greenwood caught the attention of two La Liga clubs interested in securing his services permanently.
The winger is now revitalizing his career in Spain and has drawn interest from top clubs, including reigning champion Barcelona. They were reportedly considering leveraging Lionel Messi’s legacy as a bargaining chip to lure Mason Greenwood into a £40 million move.
How can the loss of Bellingham derail Real Madrid’s title challenge?
Jude Bellingham, the English midfield sensation, has taken the Spanish league by storm since his sensational move to Spain to play for Real Madrid. The 20-year-old has played a remarkable role, leading the goal-scoring charts and standing tall as La Liga’s joint-top scorer with 14 goals this season.
Bellingham could potentially face serious repercussions, including suspension from several games by La Liga, if the accusations made by Getafe and the reported incident are proven to be true.
Therefore, his absence could thwart Real Madrid’s campaign, as missing a key player like the English international at a crucial point in the season could impact their performance in the league and the upcoming UEFA Champions League Round of 16 fixtures.
