Refereeing controversies stirred up the match between Valencia and Real Madrid on Friday night in La Liga.
In Spain, and especially when it involves Real Madrid or Barcelona, matches are often heated by arbitration debates. The arrival of 2025 hasn’t changed this trend, as evidenced by Madrid’s victory over Valencia, which was also marked by its share of controversies.
One of the most talked-about incidents was the red card given to Vinicius Junior for a violent gesture, particularly because a previous foul by Valencia goalkeeper Mamardashvili went unpunished.
But another controversial moment also took center stage. Before Real Madrid clinched their win thanks to Jude Bellingham’s goal in the final moments, the Englishman had missed a crucial penalty earlier in the match.
His shot hit the post, complicating matters for his team. However, footage clearly shows that at the moment of the penalty, Mamardashvili didn’t have both feet on the line.
According to the rules, the goalkeeper was in an illegal position when Bellingham took his shot, yet the referee didn’t intervene.
Valencia – Real Madrid: Controversy Erupts Over Bellingham’s Missed Penalty!
Valencia’s goalkeeper didn’t have any feet on the line when Bellingham’s penalty was saved by the post!
THE PENALTY SHOULD HAVE BEEN RE-TAKEN!
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The missed penalty and the referee’s decision have sparked significant debate.
