JUDE Bellingham WILL be available for Real Madrid tonight against Man City in the Champions League – and here is why.
Bellingham was sent off during Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Osasuna in La Liga over the weekend, but will not miss Real Madrid’s clash against City.
Los Blancos have experienced a turbulent season with referees in the Spanish League, with the 21-year-old’s dismissal only adding fuel to the fire.
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Why is Bellingham not suspended for the Champions League?
Jude Bellingham will not be suspended from the Champions League as suspensions from La Liga do not carry over into UEFA competitions.
Bellingham, however, is likely to get a lengthy ban from La Liga, after being sent off during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna.
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The Three Lions midfielder has avoided a lengthy ban, and will be suspended for matches against Girona at home and Real Betis away.
Reports in Spain suggest Real will appeal.
Why is Jude Bellingham suspended?
The 21-year-old Bellingham was sent off for dissent during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna.
In an incident which has been described as a “miscommunication” by Bellingham, he told referee Jose Munuera to “f*** off”, but Munuera thought he said “f*** you.”
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Bellingham will be banned for two matches for the incident.
Who is playing in the Champions League knockout stage tonight?
There are eight games of action over two nights, with half of the pack being eliminated from the Champions League, as part of their new format.
Tuesday, February 17:
- Milan 1-1 Feyenoord (Feyenoord win 2-1 on agg)
- Atalanta 1-3 Club Brugge (Brugge win 5-3 on agg)
- Bayern Munich 1-1 Celtic (Bayern win 3-2 on agg)
- Benfica 3-3 Monaco (Benfica win 4-3 on agg)
Wednesday, February 18:
- Dortmund (3) vs Sporting (0) – 5.45pm GMT
- Paris (3) vs Brest (0) – 8pm GMT
- Real Madrid (3) vs Manchester City (2) – 8pm GMT
- PSV (1) vs Juventus (2) – 8pm GMT
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
