Sat Feb 15 18:14:55 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid’s Title Hopes Stalled by Osasuna Draw and Bellingham Red Card
**Pamplona, Spain** – Real Madrid’s La Liga title aspirations suffered a significant setback on Saturday after a controversial 1-1 draw against Osasuna at El Sadar Stadium. The defending champions were reduced to ten men following Jude Bellingham’s red card for dissent just before halftime, ultimately surrendering their lead and dropping valuable points.
Kylian Mbappé had given Real Madrid the lead in the 15th minute with his 11th league goal of the season. However, the game turned dramatically after Bellingham’s dismissal. A VAR review subsequently awarded Osasuna a penalty for a foul by Eduardo Camavinga, which Budimir converted in the 58th minute to secure a point for the home side.
The result leaves Real Madrid’s lead at the top of the table precarious. Atlético Madrid, just two points behind, have the opportunity to further close the gap when they face Celta Vigo later this evening. Barcelona, meanwhile, could level with Real Madrid with a win against Rayo Vallecano on Monday.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti also received a yellow card for his protests during the match, adding to the team’s growing frustration with refereeing decisions in La Liga. The club recently sent a strongly worded letter to the Spanish football federation complaining about what they perceive as biased officiating. Osasuna’s draw moves them up to seventh place in the table.
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