Real Madrid suffered a series of controversial penalties and Bellingham was sent off, sparking heated discussions

On February 17, in a key match of the 24th round of La Liga , Real Madrid tied with Osasuna 1-1 at home . However, this game once again became the focus of public opinion due to controversial penalties, especially the red card of England star Bellingham, which caused heated discussions. This is the third consecutive round of the league in which Real Madrid encountered key penalties after VAR intervention, which has added a lot of variables to the team's road to the championship .

In the 55th minute of the game, Osasuna striker Budimir shot from close range in the penalty area, but Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois made a great save, and Zaragoza's follow-up shot went wide. However, VAR replay showed that Real Madrid midfielder Camavinga stepped on Zaragoza during the defense, and the referee awarded Osasuna a penalty after watching the replay. Budimir scored the penalty and tied the score to 1-1.

More controversially, Bellingham was deemed a serious foul by the referee in a fight during the game and was directly sent off with a red card. Real Madrid had to fight with one less player in the next game. This penalty directly affected the team's offensive rhythm, forcing them to accept a draw at home.

In the 23rd round of the Madrid derby in La Liga, Real Madrid tied Atletico Madrid 1-1. In the 30th minute of the game, Real Madrid midfielder Joan Armeni accidentally stepped on Atletico Madrid player Lino when clearing the ball in the penalty area. After VAR intervened, the referee awarded Atletico Madrid a penalty kick, and Alvarez scored steadily to help Atletico Madrid equalize the score. This penalty caused a lot of discussion after the game. Some fans believed that Joan Armeni's action was not serious and the referee's decision was too harsh.

In the 22nd round of the match between Real Madrid and Espanyol, there were also controversial penalties. In the 61st minute of the game, Espanyol defender Carlos Romero tackled Mbappe from behind, but the referee only showed a yellow card warning instead of a more severe punishment. However, in the 85th minute, Romero escaped the red card and scored a wonderful volley to help Espanyol beat Real Madrid 1-0. This series of penalties made Real Madrid players and fans dissatisfied, believing that the referee's penalty standards were inconsistent.

In three consecutive La Liga games, Real Madrid lost points due to key penalties, which undoubtedly put great pressure on the team's championship situation. Whether it was Bellingham's red card, Camavinga's penalty, or the controversial penalties faced by Joan Ameni and Mbappe, they all put Real Madrid in a passive position in the game where they should have controlled the situation.

Next, Real Madrid needs to adjust its mentality as soon as possible to avoid external factors affecting the team's morale. At the same time, coach Ancelotti may also need to make some adjustments to tactics to cope with the upcoming league and Champions League games with a more stable performance.

Faced with a series of controversial penalties, can Real Madrid withstand the pressure and continue to challenge for the championship? This is undoubtedly a major highlight of the upcoming La Liga.