Real to appeal length of Bellingham’s swearing ban

Following his dismissal at Osasuna last week, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti claims the club will appeal once more.

In the 1-1 La Liga draw, the England international received a straight red card for abusive language and foul play.

Referee Jose Munuera Montero claimed in his match report that Bellingham had abused him.

The two-match suspension given by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) was for “contemptuous or inconsiderate attitudes towards referees, officials or sports authorities”.

Bellingham would miss Sunday’s La Liga game against Girona and a trip to Real Betis next month if the (RFEF) rejected an initial appeal to overturn the ban on Friday.

But Real will try again as Ancelotti said: “We have to respect the decision. Despite that, the club will file an appeal to reduce his games-he’ll miss.