Carlo Ancelotti insisted Jude Bellingham did "absolutely nothing" wrong following his red card in Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

The England midfielder was dismissed in the 39th minute for foul and abusive language towards referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

Bellingham had been involved in a lengthy argument with the official before receiving a straight red card - the second of his career with Madrid.

Ancelotti acknowledged the 21-year-old used an expletive, but was adamant it was not aimed at the referee.

"I think with Bellingham's red card, [the referee] didn't understand the English well. I don't think it's something offensive," the Madrid boss said.

"I think the red card came out because the referee was nervous. Bellingham did nothing today to have been sent off, absolutely nothing."

Bellingham concurred with the head coach, claiming there had been a "misunderstanding".

"It's difficult when a referee isn't sure, to determine that I've said something that I haven't," he added. "As a result, it kind of hinders the team. 

"I think you can see clearly in the video. I remember the incident very well, it was an expression to myself.

"I'm not even directing myself towards the referee, but obviously there was a misunderstanding. He's believed that I've said [something insulting] to him.

"There was no intent to insult him, there was no insult, and for that reason, I think you can see there was a misunderstanding."

It was the latest refereeing decision to go against Madrid, who officially complained to LaLiga about the standard of officiating earlier this month.

"Strange things have happened in these three games that everyone has seen. I don't feel like adding more," Ancelotti said.

"Everyone saw that the VAR didn't go in to look at plays in [Osasuna's] area, but they did in ours. There is a problem. Something has happened that shouldn't happen. We must fight and continue."