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Real Madrid to QUIT La Liga?! Los Blancos considering unprecedented move to another major European league after Jude Bellingham red card row

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<p>Controversy erupted during Madrid’s recent 1-1 draw against <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-osasuna-jude-bellingham/blt8a5e48de9ca30326" target="_blank">Osasuna when&nbsp;referee José Luis Munuera Montero</a> showed Bellingham a straight red card. The match official alleged that the 21-year-old shouted an explicit insult at him in the 39th minute of the game, which led to his immediate dismissal. However, the English midfielder insists that his words were misinterpreted and maintains that he said "f*ck off" out of frustration with himself rather than at the referee.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Amid serious concerns over the officiating standards in La Liga, Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/madrid-plantearia-pedir-asilo-liga-114356285" target="_blank"><em>Sport </em></a>has reported that Real Madrid are considering an unprecedented move away from Spain’s top division, with the club allegedly looking at Italy's Serie A, France’s Ligue 1, and Germany’s Bundesliga as potential new homes.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>While the idea of Madrid leaving La Liga is a sensational prospect, making such a move would be far from simple. FIFA, UEFA, and the governing body of any potential new league would all need to approve the transition. The regulatory framework around such a shift is complex, and no club of Madrid’s stature has ever attempted such a move before.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Bellingham’s red card is only the latest in a series of incidents that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jude-bellingham-faces-incredible-12-game-suspension-comment-referee-controversial-red-card-osasuna/bltd6ca8b5f8bb48694#cs3c1c2acb3ad2e0c6" target="_blank">have frustrated Madrid this season</a>. Earlier this month, the club lodged a formal complaint with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), citing “serious refereeing misconduct" following their 1-0 defeat to Espanyol. </p><p>Meanwhile, as a result of his red card and the alleged verbal outburst, Bellingham now faces a suspension that could range anywhere from four to twelve matches. Should the ban be upheld, the midfielder will be absent for several crucial fixtures, including La Liga encounters with Girona, Betis, and Rayo Vallecano. Additionally, he would miss the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad scheduled on February 26.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid to QUIT La Liga?! Los Blancos considering unprecedented move to another major European league after Jude Bellingham red card row | Goal.com

Real Madrid are reportedly considering quitting La Liga and moving to another major European league following the Jude Bellingham red card row.

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