Full-time thoughts:
I’m not going to talk about the controversy because you’ve got my live reaction below, so I’ll talk about how the game went.
Real Madrid dominated the first stages of an incredibly intense game, but two quick-fire goals from Valencia silenced the purple shirts. Ancelotti’s side looked shellshocked until Vini Jr slotted home from close range to give his side a lifeline.
The second half began with the same intensity as the first, and it wasn’t long before Madrid drew level with a header from Vinicius Jr, who was in fine form in front of goal.
It was here really where the madness began. Diakhaby suffered a horrific injury and was taken off by the medical staff before Hugo Duro went up the other end after 90 minutes and won a penalty, which was taken away by VAR.
Real Madrid pushed as the clocked ticked well past the added time limit.
OK, I am going to talk about that moment.
Real Madrid won a corner and the referee told the players this was “the final play” of the game. The ball was sent away from goal and to the right side. The referee put his whistle to his lips.
Brahim took the ball down and shaped to cross in. No whistle.
The cross was floated in and Bellingham headed past the goalkeeper… right as the referee blew the whistle.
Chaos ensued and Bellingham was sent-off once the game was over, with Madrid’s players and staff in sheer disbelief that the referee had blown as the player headed over the white line.
First appeared on en.as.com