Jude Bellingham has been handed a two-match suspension for his comments aimed at the referee during Real Madrid’s draw with Osasuna on Saturday.
The England midfielder was shown a straight red card for remarks he made towards Jose Luis Munuera Montero in the LaLiga game.
Montero alleged that Bellingham said “f*** you” to the official, though the midfielder denied insulting him.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the game that there was confusion over whether the 21-year-old said “f*** off” or “f*** you” to the official.
Madrid initially asked for the card to be overturned, Cadena SER reports, but the Disciplinary Committee opted for a significantly shorter ban than they could have handed out.
“Taking into account the different factual circumstances invoked, it is appropriate to impose the sanction provided for in said precept in its minimum degree, of two games,” the ruling said.
The red card was the latest moment of refereeing controversies Real feel they have been the victim of in recent weeks.
Earlier this month, the club wrote a formal letter to the Spanish FA after a 1-0 defeat by Espanyol, with the winner scored by Carlso Romero, who Real thought should have been sent off.
A VAR-awarded penalty given to rivals Atletico Madrid against them last week also incensed the club.
Bellingham’s ban only applies to domestic games, so the midfielder will be available to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
He is set to miss LaLiga games against Girona and Real Betis.
