At first glance, Jude Bellingham’s absence might seem like a major setback for Real Madrid. After all, the midfielder has been one of the team’s most influential players this season. However, a

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.

The Appeals Committee of the Spanish Football Federation on Friday dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against Jude Bellingham's two-match ban. Bellingham saw red in Madrid's 1-1 LALIGA draw at Osasuna on Saturday with referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero stating in his report that the midfielder had insulted him,