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La Liga club Getafe have reported English midfielder Jude Bellingham for calling Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood a "rapist" during Thursday's 0-2 defeat at the Coliseum. The Los Blancos clinched the win on the back of a Joselu brace with goals coming in the 14th and the 56th minute.
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Despite no goals or assists, Jude Bellingham had another incredible all-round effort against Getafe by creating three chances, a pass percentage of 95% and some quality defensive work. Coming back to the incident involving Greenwood, Bellingham tackled his countryman near the touchline with the ball rolling out for a throw-in.
Getafe report Bellingham for "rapist" slur
But as the cameras panned towards Bellingham, the ex-Borrusia Dortmund star can be seen saying a "rapist" towards the Getafe striker. As per Spanish outlet Cadena SER, Getafe have reported Bellingham for his slur aimed at Greenwood to referee's official match report. The Englishman could be investigated but, at this time, it remains to be seen if the league officials take any action.
Could Jude Bellingham face a ban?
As per a report by Marca, the RFEF could ban Jude Bellingham aimed the slur towards Mason Greenwood. There are currently no complaints about Jude to the Federation, but La Liga is expected to take action after inputs from a professional lip reader.
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Against Getafe, the German international was forced into a premature exit at the 45-minute mark. Speaking in the post-match presser, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said, “If we win the next two games we will have six more points and that will be good. Let’s hope we can count on Rüdiger [for Sunday’s derby], I think he can recover. We have two days to try to get him back, it’s a strong blow to the thigh.”
