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Revealed: What Jude Bellingham said to referee in X-rated rant to earn himself a red card in chaotic finale to Real Madrid's wild 2-2 draw with Valencia

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  • Bellingham netted a header
  • Final whistle had already blown
  • England midfielder sent off for reaction
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Bellingham netted a header with the score at 2-2 but the final whistle had already been blown by Manzano, seemingly before the cross was played in. Bellingham, though, confronted the official after the game in chaotic scenes, and was subsequently shown a red card.

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  • WHAT BELLINGHAM SAID

    Per Fabrizio Romano, Bellingham said: "It's a f*cking goal, the ball is in the air, what the f*ck is that?!"

    Bellingham also retweeted a fan's tweet, claiming that it was a "scandal" that the goal was chalked off.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Real had come from 2-0 down to level proceedings, thanks to a brace from Vinicius Junior. They remain top of La Liga after the draw and are now seven points clear of second-placed Girona and nine clear of Barcelona in third. Both chasing sides have a game in hand, however, so the lead may well shrink on Sunday.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Real will reportedly appeal Bellingham's red card and it remains to be seen whether he will be available for next weekend's clash with Celta Vigo. First, they play RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Wednesday; they hold a 1-0 lead.