Real Madrid Held to Controversial Draw at Osasuna After Bellingham's Red Card

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought draw against Osasuna on February 15, 2025, in a La Liga match that ended 1-1 at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona. The match, filled with controversy, saw key moments that shifted the momentum and sparked heated discussions surrounding officiating decisions.

Real Madrid took an early lead in the 15th minute with a goal from Kylian Mbappé, his 11th in as many league appearances. However, their advantage was short-lived as Jude Bellingham was sent off with a direct red card for dissent in the 40th minute, leaving Madrid to play with 10 men for the rest of the game. This dismissal followed a heated exchange with the referee, José Luis Munuera, after a series of decisions that frustrated the visitors.

In the second half, Osasuna capitalized on their numerical advantage. After a VAR review, a penalty was awarded for a foul by Eduardo Camavinga on Ante Budimir inside the box. Budimir confidently converted the penalty in the 58th minute, leveling the score and putting Real Madrid under further pressure.

The match also saw Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, receiving a yellow card for protesting a non-call on what he believed to be a handball by an Osasuna defender earlier in the game.

The draw extended Real Madrid's winless streak to three matches in La Liga, leaving them with 51 points at the top of the standings. However, their lead has narrowed, with Atlético Madrid just two points behind and Barcelona three points adrift, both teams holding a game in hand.

The match has further fueled debates on the standard of refereeing in La Liga, with Real Madrid voicing their concerns over officiating decisions in recent weeks.