Real Madrid and Osasuna played to a 1-1 draw at El Sadar in a match full of controversy. The game took a dramatic turn early on with the straight red card shown to Jude Bellingham, which changed the course of the match. 

El Sadar welcomed both teams with a stunning mosaic, setting the stage for an intense matchday 24 clash, with Real Madrid fighting to stay on top of the table. Just two minutes in, Kylian Mbappé made a sharp run into the box and sent a precise cross to Vinícius Júnior, who missed a clear header.

Bellingham Sees Red, Budimir Levels from the Spot

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad played with an aggressive approach, showing the same determination that recently secured them a crucial win in Manchester. With Los Blancos dominating possession, Mbappé found himself up against a fired-up Sergio Herrera, who put on an outstanding performance.

Bellingham intercepted a ball in the attacking third, allowing Federico Valverde to drive to the byline and send in a cross, which Mbappé turned into the net, outpacing Jesús Areso to the near post.

Lacking offensive presence, Osasuna finally registered their first shot on target after 30 minutes. Aimar Oroz unleashed a powerful strike, but Thibaut Courtois reacted brilliantly, getting a hand down low to deflect the ball out for a corner.

Vinícius Júnior had a golden chance to make it 2-0 just as Osasuna started gaining momentum. However, the game took a shocking twist that even the most imaginative director wouldn’t have scripted. Bellingham was shown a straight red card after a comment that didn’t sit well with Munuera Montero.

With an extra player on the field, Osasuna went all-in. Budimir forced contact with Eduardo Camavinga after missing a shot, prompting Munuera Montero to check the VAR and award a penalty—a decision that left Real Madrid in disbelief.

Budimir calmly converted from the spot, leveling the score. Vicente Moreno made tactical adjustments, bringing in Diego Bretones and Rubén Peña to add width to the attack.

Both teams briefly settled before stepping up the intensity in the final 10 minutes. Vinícius Júnior caused problems for Peña, his marker for the last half-hour.

Neither side was satisfied with a draw, but in the end, the result stood. The 1-1 scoreline was a relief for Osasuna, keeping them in the fight for European spots, while Real Madrid left El Sadar frustrated, dropping two crucial points in the title race.