Carlo Ancelotti reveals Jude Bellingham ‘has learned what he has to do with referees’ after the Real Madrid and England star returned from a two-match ban for dissent

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Jude Bellingham has learned to “keep silent” after returning from a two-match ban for dissent.

Bellingham appeared in La Liga for the first time since March 2 on Sunday, as Real Madrid earned a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.

The midfielder had been forced to miss Real Madrid’s last two matches against Celta Vigo and Osasuna after being sent off at the end of the 2-2 draw against Valencia last month.

Bellingham was sent off for protesting to referee Jesús Gil Manzano after the referee’s miss at full time moments before the midfielder headed home what he thought was the winning goal.

Gil blew his whistle just over a second after Brahim Diaz crossed from the right for Bellingham to score.

The English midfielder was sent off and banned for two games for being angry at the disallowed goal against Valencia last month.

Carlo Ancelotti claims Bellingham has learned what to do with referees after suspension

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Bellingham told the referee that “it was a fucking goal”, and Real Madrid’s appeal against the suspension was unsuccessful.

The 20-year-old had claimed before the international break that the referees were setting an example for him.

“I didn’t say anything offensive, I didn’t say anything different than what my teammates said and I think sometimes, because I’m new, they want to make an example of me,” Bellingham said.

“In the end I have to be responsible for my actions and I’m not proud, but I think two games for that is a bit ridiculous, but if there are two games I have to assume my responsibility and I will cheer from the stands.” .’

Ancelotti, when asked about Bellingham’s comments, said the midfielder has learned to remain silent when dealing with referees following his suspension.

“I don’t know what he thinks, but he has learned very well what he has to do, stay silent,” Ancelotti said, as reported. brand.

The Real Madrid boss suggested that Bellingham’s two appearances for England during the international break may have contributed to a calmer performance on his return.

Ancelotti claimed the matches could be beneficial for Bellingham ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Man City after recent bouts of injuries and suspensions.

Ancelotti said Bellingham knows he must remain silent after claiming he was attacked by officials.

The Real Madrid coach believes that Bellingham’s matches with England will have been good for him

“He didn’t have the freshness he normally has, he has paid a little for the games with the national team,” Ancelotti said.

“The option to beat City is for everyone to give their best, not just Jude. He has played and worked a lot with the national team and I think it will be good for him.”

The LaLiga leader will host the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City on April 9.

Real Madrid will then face Real Mallorca in the league on April 13, before the return match against defending champions Man City on April 17 at the Etihad Stadium.