Bored Jude Bellingham claims ‘lesson learnt’ after telling ref to ‘f*ck off’ as Real Madrid superstar reveals what he was doing before completing suspension in Blancos’ disappointing defeat to Betis

Bellingham was sent off during Real's 1-1 draw with Osasuna in February after shouting abuse at the official, prompting a row about whether the offence was worth a dismissal. His side's 2-1 La Liga defeat to Real Betis on Saturday was the last game of his ban and he posted a picture of the gym on Instagram with the caption "lesson learned".

Real badly missed their star midfielder, going down 2-1 at Betis to slip to third in the La Liga table. Carlo Ancelotti's side must catch rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona if they are to defend their title.

Bellingham posed in the gym and wrote on Instagram: "Weekends without a game. Lesson learnt!"

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Bellingham will be back in action for the first leg of Real's Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico on Tuesday, before he returns to La Liga for next Sunday's home match against Rayo Vallecano.