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Report: CTA expected to confirm VAR error in Girona clash involving Real Madrid forward
Real Madrid could finally receive clarity over the controversial decision involving Kylian Mbappe after their 1-1 draw against Girona.
According to Juanfe Sanz via El Chiringuito TV, the Referees’ Technical Committee (CTA) are set to hold a meeting to review the incident that has sparked widespread debate.
As per the journalist, while there is no unanimous agreement yet, early indications suggest the decision could swing in Real Madrid’s favour, with a growing belief that the play may be judged as a penalty.
What happened to Mbappe?
The controversy stems from a late moment in the match at the Santiago Bernabeu.
In the 89th minute, Mbappe drove into the penalty area from the right flank before being caught by an elbow from Vitor Reis.
The contact left the forward with a deep cut above his right eyebrow, causing immediate and heavy bleeding.
Despite the severity of the impact, the match referee chose not to award a foul.
VAR also opted against intervention, allowing play to continue in a decision that frustrated both players and supporters inside the stadium.
The situation escalated after the match, when it was confirmed that Mbappe required a minor medical procedure to treat the wound.
The images that emerged only intensified the debate, raising further questions about how the incident was assessed in real time.
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa was visibly unhappy with the outcome, viewing it as a decisive moment that could have changed the result.
Now, attention shifts to the CTA’s review.
The committee is expected to analyse the sequence in detail and, as per the report, there is a strong possibility they will acknowledge that a mistake was made in not awarding a foul, and potentially a penalty.
For Real Madrid, the outcome of this review may not change the result, but it could validate their complaints.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
