Real to appeal length of Bellingham's swearing ban
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is currently suspended for the upcoming La Liga matches against Girona and Real Betis
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says the club will appeal again to reduce the length of Jude Bellingham's two-match suspension after his dismissal at Osasuna last week.
The England international was shown a straight red card for foul and abusive language in the 1-1 La Liga draw.
Referee Jose Munuera Montero stated in his match report that Bellingham had directed a swear word at him.
The two-match suspension given by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) was for "contemptuous or inconsiderate attitudes towards referees, officials or sports authorities".
On Friday, the (RFEF) rejected an initial appeal to overturn the ban, meaning Bellingham would miss Sunday's La Liga meeting with Girona and a trip to Real Betis next month.
But Real will try again as Ancelotti said: "We have to respect the decision. That said, the club will appeal in an attempt to cut down on the number of games he'll miss.
"Someone else will play tomorrow. We've been capable of picking up good results without Bellingham and we can do that tomorrow as well."