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Controversial Decision Ruled Out Real Madrid’s Third Goal Against Valencia

Controversial Decision Ruled Out Real Madrid’s Third Goal Against Valencia

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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A controversial refereeing decision ruled out what would have been a last-second winning goal in Real Madrid’s draw at Valencia on Saturday.

A controversial refereeing decision ruled out what would have been a last-second winning goal in Real Madrid’s draw at Valencia on Saturday.

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The host led 2-0 with half an hour played with goals from Roman Yaremchuk and Hugo Duro. But a brace from Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior put Madrid level.

The host led 2-0 with half an hour played with goals from Roman Yaremchuk and Hugo Duro. But a brace from Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior put Madrid level.

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Jude Bellingham thought he’d secured three points when he headed Brahim Diaz’s cross into Valencia’s net in the ninth minute of extra time.

Jude Bellingham thought he’d secured three points when he headed Brahim Diaz’s cross into Valencia’s net in the ninth minute of extra time.

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However, referee Jesus Gil Manzano had blown the full-time whistle with the ball in the air.

However, referee Jesus Gil Manzano had blown the full-time whistle with the ball in the air.

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Bellingham received a red card for disputing the decision as the referee’s report claimed the England midfielder had shown an “aggressive attitude.”

Bellingham received a red card for disputing the decision as the referee’s report claimed the England midfielder had shown an “aggressive attitude.”

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“Something unprecedented happened,” Carlo Ancelotti said in his news conference. “The play should stop when Valencia has the ball. We had possession.”

“Something unprecedented happened,” Carlo Ancelotti said in his news conference. “The play should stop when Valencia has the ball. We had possession.”

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The 2-2 draw puts Real Madrid seven points clear at the top of La Liga, with the closest teams Girona and Barcelona both playing on Sunday.

The 2-2 draw puts Real Madrid seven points clear at the top of La Liga, with the closest teams Girona and Barcelona both playing on Sunday.

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It was a game with high emotions for Vinicius since he was racially abused by a group of fans in the Mestalla crowd season. He was sent off in Real Madrid’s loss in May 2023.

It was a game with high emotions for Vinicius since he was racially abused by a group of fans in the Mestalla crowd season. He was sent off in Real Madrid’s loss in May 2023.

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Girona and Barcelona will visit Mallorca and Athletic Club, respectively. They could now cut Madrid’s advantage if they win tomorrow.

Girona and Barcelona will visit Mallorca and Athletic Club, respectively. They could now cut Madrid’s advantage if they win tomorrow.

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