Real Madrid have lost their appeal against Jude Bellingham’s two-match ban in La Liga. Bellingham, 21, was sent off during Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna on January 15 for swearing at referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

Real Madrid's efforts to overturn Jude Bellingham's two-game suspension have suffered a setback, as the Appeals Committee dismissed the club's challenge on Friday. The English midfielder remains sanctioned for his red card offense and the subsequent display of dissent towards the referee during Real Madrid’s recent La Liga fixture against Osasuna in Pamplona.

There is no doubt that refereeing decisions have played a clear role as Real Madrid have dropped points in their last three games.The Merengues have had to contend with several penalties not given, a