The game between Real Madrid and Valencia was filled with a lot of drama that gave the world of football something to talk about after the final whistle went off.
The match which was played at the Mestalla on Saturday, March 2, 2024, ended 2-2 but however, but Real Madrid believed that they were robbed of three points. According to the Galacticos, the ball was still in the air when the center referee blew to final whistle before the ball went to the back of the net from Jude Bellingham's header.
Real Madrid's statement went as follows;
"An unprecedented refereeing decision by Gil Manzano prevented Real Madrid from beating Valencia at Mestalla. With the score at 2-2 and in the last play of the game, Brahim crossed into the box and Bellingham headed home to make it 3-2. But the referee disallowed the goal as he had blown for full-time when the Malagueño 's pass was still in the air. The La Liga leaders deserved all three points but had to settle for a point after coming back from 2-0 down. Two goals from Vini Jr. tied the match, which was finally settled by Gil Manzano's decision."
Bellingham was issued a red card by the referee, Gil Manzano for indecent behaviour after the goal was cancelled.
