Jude Bellingham experienced a heart-wrenching moment in Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Valencia, ending in a 2-2 draw, as his dramatic late goal was disallowed.
Making a surprising return from injury, Bellingham believed he secured a 3-2 victory for Los Blancos with a crucial header in the ninth minute of injury time.
Controversially, referee Gil Manzano ruled out the goal, blowing the final whistle in the process and triggering outrage among Real Madrid's players. Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger both received red cards for dissent in the aftermath.
The disallowed goal not only denied Bellingham a potential season goal tally of 21 but also had significant repercussions for Real Madrid, as highlighted by manager Carlo Ancelotti, who labeled the incident "unprecedented" and emphasized the impact of Bellingham's red card on the team.
Despite Valencia's surprise 2-0 lead in the first half, Vinicius Junior's goals before and after halftime leveled the game for the visitors.
Real Madrid, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga table, fell short of the opportunity. The disallowed goal meant they missed a chance to go nine points clear, with Girona emerging as a significant threat in the title race.
