Barcelona coach Hansi Flick made an impassioned call for better treatment of Spain’s referees following a week of criticism and scrutiny of an official who sent off Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham for having cursed at him.

After the controversy surrounding Jude Bellingham's red card, the Spanish Football Federation's Appeals Committee has issued a final ruling on Real Madrid's appeal.

Jude Bellingham finds an on-rushing Endrick with a fine pass and the Brazilian finishes with aplomb.

Jude Bellingham has been sent off with a direct red card in Real Madrid’s game at Osasuna after he apparently said something inappropriate to the referee. Referee José Luis Munuera marched the England midfielder in the 40th minute of Saturday’s La Liga game after Bellingham apparently complained about a refereeing decision while gesturing with his arms.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, after scoring his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid,

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has made an impassioned call for better treatment of Spain’s referees following a week of criticism and scrutiny of an official who sent off Real Madrid star Jude Bellingha

Real Madrid have lost their appeal against Jude Bellingham’s two-match ban in La Liga. Bellingham, 21, was sent off during Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna on January 15 for swearing at referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero.

Real Madrid's appeal to have Jude Bellingham's two-game ban overturned has been dismissed by the Spanish Football Federation's Appeals Committee.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation issued a two-game ban to Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham for verbally abusing a referee, the governing body for soccer in the country announced Wednesday.

Jude Bellingham's red card in Real Madrid's 1-1 LaLiga draw at Osasuna on Saturday has been upheld by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary commitee.

When English teachers appear on TV to explain to Spanish viewers the nuances between “f*** off” and “f*** you”, you know Real Madrid’s ongoing battle with referees has taken an unusual turn. On Saturday,

Real Madrid's trip to Osasuna was packed with incidents — the champions returned home with a red card and more anger towards officials