- ABC News
- March 3, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti said an "unprecedented" refereeing decision saw what would have been a last-second winning goal from Jude Bellingham ruled out in Real Madrid's 2-2 draw at Valencia on Saturday. Valencia led 2-0 with half an hour played at Mestalla with goals from Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk, before a brace from Vinícius Júnior -- scoring at the stadium where he was racially abused by fans last season -- put Madrid level. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Bellingham thought he'd taken all three points when he headed Brahim Díaz's cross into the net in the ninth minute of added time, but referee Jesús Gil Manzano had chosen to blow the full-time whistle with the ball in the air. The England midfielder was sent off for disputing the decision, with the referee's report claiming he had shown an "aggressive attitude" and repeatedly shouted "it's a f---ing goal." "There...